Testogel
This medicine contains testosterone, a male hormone naturally produced by the body, and is used to treat health problems caused by low testosterone levels in adult men.
How to Use
Dosage
Apply 5g of gel (50mg testosterone) to your skin once daily, preferably in the morning.
Method
Apply the gel gently to clean, dry, healthy skin on your shoulders, upper arms, or stomach. Squeeze the entire contents of the sachet onto your skin and spread it right away. Let the gel dry for 3-5 minutes before getting dressed. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying the gel. Do not apply the gel to your genitals (penis and testicles) as the high alcohol content can cause local irritation.
Your doctor may adjust your dose, but the daily dose must not be more than 10 grams of gel.
Possible Side Effects
- •Skin irritation, dry skin, or acne at the application site.
- •Headache.
- •Hair loss.
- •Breast pain, tenderness, or enlargement.
- •Changes in the prostate gland.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Dizziness.
- •High blood pressure.
- •Mood changes.
- •Increased number of red blood cells, hematocrit (percentage of red blood cells in the blood), and hemoglobin (the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen), seen in regular blood tests.
- •Changes in blood fat levels.
- •Skin hypersensitivity or tingling, burning sensation.
- •Memory loss.
- •Weight gain.
- •Changes in blood salt levels.
- •Muscle pain.
- •Nervousness, depression, hostility.
- •Breathing problems during sleep.
- •Yellowing of the skin (jaundice).
- •Changes in liver function tests.
- •Increased skin oiliness (seborrhea).
- •Changes in sex drive.
- •Decreased sperm count.
- •Frequent or prolonged erections.
- •Difficulty urinating.
- •Swelling in the body.
- •Allergic reactions.
Important Warnings
- If you are allergic to testosterone or any other ingredients in this medicine, do not use it.
- If you have prostate cancer or breast cancer, do not use this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or migraines, as this medicine might make them worse.
- Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure or are being treated for it, as testosterone can increase blood pressure.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe heart, liver, or kidney problems, as this medicine can cause serious issues like fluid buildup in your body.
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- Tell your doctor if you have sleep apnea or other breathing problems, especially if you are very overweight, as testosterone treatment can make them worse.
- Tell your doctor if you have bone cancer, as this medicine might increase calcium levels in your blood or urine. Your doctor may need to check your calcium levels with blood tests.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had blood clotting problems (thrombophilia) or risk factors for blood clots, such as previous clots, smoking, obesity, cancer, or if a close family member had blood clots at a young age.
- Do not use this medicine if you are under 18 years old, as there is no information on its use in boys.
- Do not use this medicine if you are a woman, as it can cause male characteristics to develop.
- Testosterone may increase the risk of prostate enlargement or prostate cancer. Your doctor will perform regular prostate checks before and during treatment.
- Testosterone can transfer to other people through skin contact if the treated area is not covered. This can cause increased body hair, a deeper voice, and menstrual changes in women. To prevent transfer, wash your hands after applying, cover the treated area with clothes after it dries, and wash the skin before close contact with others.
Use in Elderly Patients
Avoid use in older adults. Start and continue therapy under specialist supervision. Consider risk of cardiovascular adverse effects and possibility of mental disorders. (updated 21.10.2024)