Is a Generic Version of Cialis Available?
Cialis® (
tadalafil) is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating
erectile dysfunction (
ED). It is also approved for treating
enlarged prostate symptoms. It is manufactured by Eli Lilly and is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Cialis from being manufactured. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Cialis," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines could be fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. You should not buy any generic Cialis until there is an approved generic version available.
When Will Generic Cialis Be Available?
The first patent for Cialis expires in 2016. This is the earliest date that a generic form of Cialis could become available. However, other circumstances could extend the exclusivity period beyond 2016. This could include such things as other patents for specific
Cialis uses or lawsuits. Once Cialis goes off-patent, several companies will likely begin manufacturing a generic Cialis drug.
Is Tadalafil a Generic Cialis?
No -- tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis, not a generic version of it. Although people often refer to a drug's active ingredient as its "generic name," it is actually different than a generic version of it. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off-patent, and another company besides the original manufacturer must make the product.
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