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Cialis Super Active: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent

Written by Giulio Garaffa, MD, PhD, FRCS(Urol) · Last updated

Cialis Super Active does not have MHRA approval for sale in the UK. It can still turn up in listings, but its safety and effectiveness have not been assessed by the MHRA.

Check with a pharmacist before acting on it, and check who you are buying from before paying. A status that is not clearly stated is itself worth asking about.

Not UK-licensed. This medicine is not supplied through UK-registered pharmacies.

Sellers list the active ingredient as tadalafil. The MHRA has not assessed what these products actually contain.

UK-licensed equivalent: Tadalafil

The MHRA warns that medicines sold outside registered pharmacies can be counterfeit, contaminated, or contain the wrong amount of active ingredient. Buy prescription-only medicines from a pharmacy registered in the UK.

Tadalafil price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent

Estimate, not a quote

Prices below are for Tadalafil, the UK-licensed medicine with the same active ingredient. This product itself is not UK-licensed and cannot be supplied through UK-registered pharmacies.

  • 2.5 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £0.09 per tablet or capsule

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  • 2.5mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £25.84 per tablet or capsule

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  • 5 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £0.08 per tablet or capsule

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  • 5mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £3.87 per tablet or capsule

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  • 10 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £0.12 per tablet or capsule

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  • 10mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £2.35 per tablet or capsule

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  • 20 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £0.11 per tablet or capsule

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  • 20mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £2.88 per tablet or capsule

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  • 20 mg/5 mL Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £9.90 per mL

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£0.09 2.5 mg £25.84 2.5mg £0.08 5 mg £3.87 5mg £0.12 10 mg £2.35 10mg £0.11 20 mg £2.88 20mg
Estimated price per tablet or capsule by strength
All forms and prices
Price estimates by strength
Forms Price per unit
2.5 mg £0.09 / tablet or capsule
2.5mg £25.84 / tablet or capsule
5 mg £0.08 / tablet or capsule
5mg £3.87 / tablet or capsule
10 mg £0.12 / tablet or capsule
10mg £2.35 / tablet or capsule
20 mg £0.11 / tablet or capsule
20mg £2.88 / tablet or capsule
20 mg/5 mL £9.90 / mL

as of Oct 2, 2026 · Pricing methodology

Treat any price here as an estimate, drawn from UK pricing sources including NHS dispensing data, not a binding quote. What you pay can differ by pharmacy and where you are, so confirm the exact price with the pharmacy before you buy. A price that looks far too low compared with the range shown here can be a red flag about the seller's license.

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About Cialis Super Active

Cialis Super Active is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. The product is advertised in connection with tadalafil, the active ingredient in a licensed medicine that readers can discuss with a doctor or pharmacist. Product quality, contents and claimed strength have not been independently verified, so clinical decisions should rely on regulated treatment and professional advice.

Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims, but no tablet strength is listed for Cialis Super Active. No dosing schedule or instruction can be confirmed from the product information. A pharmacist or doctor can explain the strength and regimen of a licensed tadalafil medicine if treatment is considered.

What Cialis Super Active is used for

Cialis Super Active is marketed for help with erectile difficulties. This is a marketing claim rather than an established medical fact about this product, because the product is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and its contents have not been independently verified. Erectile difficulties can have physical or psychological causes and may be associated with other health conditions.

Assessment by a doctor or pharmacist can help identify suitable treatment and whether tadalafil is appropriate. A regulated tadalafil medicine is available for discussion with a healthcare professional.

How Cialis Super Active works

Tadalafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors. These medicines support the effect of a natural signalling substance involved in widening blood vessels. When sexual stimulation is present, this can increase blood flow to the penis and help an erection develop and remain firm.

The medicine does not create sexual desire and does not usually produce an erection without sexual stimulation. The response can vary between individuals, and a product with uncertain contents may not act in the expected way.

Main interactions

  • Nitrate medicines can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure when combined with tadalafil-class medicines.
  • Riociguat and related medicines can also cause excessive blood-pressure lowering with tadalafil-class medicines.
  • Alpha-blockers and some blood-pressure medicines may increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
  • Some medicines that affect liver enzymes can alter tadalafil exposure and effects.
  • Other medicines for erectile difficulties should not be combined without advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Large amounts of alcohol may increase dizziness and blood-pressure effects.

Key warnings

  • Cialis Super Active is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and is not lawfully supplied there as a medicine.
  • The product's contents, quality and claimed strength have not been independently verified.
  • Tadalafil-class medicines can cause headache, indigestion, flushing, nasal congestion, dizziness or changes in vision.
  • An erection lasting unusually long can require urgent medical attention.
  • Sudden loss of vision or hearing after a tadalafil-class medicine requires urgent medical assessment.
  • People with significant heart or blood-vessel problems should seek medical advice before considering tadalafil.
  • Alcohol and other causes of low blood pressure may increase dizziness or faintness.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The marketing material does not specify pregnancy or lactation data for Cialis Super Active. Tadalafil-class medicines are not generally intended for use during pregnancy, and there is limited information to support use while breastfeeding.

Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding should discuss the product with a doctor or pharmacist before use. Professional advice is also appropriate if exposure has already occurred.

Missed dose

Tadalafil-class treatment is not generally managed by taking an extra dose after a missed dose. The appropriate response depends on the prescribed regimen and the time until the next planned dose.

An extra amount should not be used to compensate, particularly where the product strength or contents are uncertain. A doctor or pharmacist can provide advice for a licensed tadalafil medicine and can assess any symptoms after an incorrect or missed dose.

Storage

No storage conditions are listed for Cialis Super Active. Keep the product in its original packaging, dry and away from excessive heat, moisture and direct light, and out of the reach of children.

Follow any storage directions on the packaging. Do not use tablets that are damaged or whose appearance has changed.

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First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page