Cialis is the brand name for tadalafil, which is a chemical compound that is being manufactured in a collaborative effort between ICOS Corporation and Elly Lily and Company. In main, it is known for its use in treating erectile dysfunction, though it should be noted that it also sees use in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension under a different brand name. Under normal circumstances, Cialis tablets can be distinguished by their appearance as yellow almonds, which is a noticeable contrast to the blue diamonds of Viagra and the orange rounds of Levitra.
According to the New York Times, ICOS Corporation and Elly Lily and Company have the patent for Cialis in both the United States and Europe until 2017. As a result, there is no such thing as a legal generic version of Cialis, though there are some unscrupulous sites that sell illegal generic versions of Cialis. Although these products tend to be cheaper than real Cialis tablets from ICOS Corporation and Elly Lily and Company, they are not recommended, partly because they are illegal and partly because they are potentially dangerous.
All illegal drugs are potentially dangerous. In part, this is because illegal drugs were manufactured without the oversight of the relevant regulatory bodies, meaning that consumers cannot count on them to actually be what they are suppose to be. Even worse, consumers will have a hard time seeking compensation for their suffering after something goes wrong from them taking illegal drugs, much more so than if they had experienced similar suffering after taking their legal counterparts. However, it should also be noted that drugs have serious side effects, meaning that it is even more difficult for consumers to know what to expect when they take unknown substances into their bodies. Something that comes with consequences that range from the unpleasant but survivable to the potentially lethal, which should give pause to anyone who is thinking about buying generic Cialis and other illegal drugs over the Internet.
For those who are interested in an alternative to Cialis, there are both Viagra and Levitra, which are also used for treating erectile dysfunction. Here is a Comparison Chart on all ED Medications. Furthermore, while Viagra's patent is set to expire in 2020, its manufacturer Pfizer has licensed Teva Pharmaceuticals to start producing a generic version of Viagra in late 2017. Finally, there is also the option of waiting for the patent on Cialis to expire since chances are good that its respectable profits will convince other legitimate manufacturers to launch generic versions of Cialis. If none of these options are satisfactory, then there might be a problem because at the moment, there are no other drugs for treating erectile dysfunction set to launch anytime soon in the United States.