Testogel
This medicine contains testosterone, a male hormone, used to treat health problems in adult men caused by too little testosterone.
Form
transdermaaligeeli
Strength
25 mg/annos
Active Ingredient
Testosterone
Manufacturer
Laboratoires Besins International
How to Use
Dosage
You should use 5 grams of gel (50 mg testosterone) on your skin once a day, preferably in the morning.
Method
Apply a thin layer to clean, dry, healthy skin on your shoulders, upper arms, or stomach. Squeeze out all the gel from the sachet right after opening and spread it. Let it dry for 3-5 minutes before getting dressed. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying. Do not apply to your private parts (penis and testicles) as the high alcohol content can cause irritation.
Important
Your doctor can change your daily dose, but you should not use more than 10 grams of gel per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Skin irritation where the gel is applied
- •Dry skin where the gel is applied
- •Acne
- •Headache
- •Hair loss
- •Breast pain, tenderness, or enlargement
- •Changes in the prostate gland
- •Diarrhea
- •Dizziness
- •High blood pressure
- •Mood changes
- •More red blood cells (shown in blood tests)
- •Changes in blood fats
- •Skin sensitivity or tingling
- •Memory loss
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to testosterone or any of its other ingredients.
- Do not use if you have prostate cancer or breast cancer.
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe heart, liver, or kidney problems, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or migraine, as this medicine might make these conditions worse.
- This medicine is not for children under 18 or for women, as it can cause male features in women.
- To avoid transferring the medicine to others, wash your hands after applying, cover the treated area with clothes once dry, and wash the treated area before any close skin contact. Pregnant women must avoid all contact with treated skin.
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- Wait at least one hour after applying the gel before showering or swimming.
- This medicine contains alcohol, which may cause a burning feeling on damaged skin and is flammable until it dries.
- If you notice signs of too much medication (like feeling irritable or nervous, gaining weight, or having frequent or long-lasting erections), tell your doctor right away so your dose can be adjusted.