Drug information
Testosterone 50 mg (ANDROGEL) Click to listen highlighted text! Testosterone 50 mg (ANDROGEL)
Indications
Testosterone replacement therapy for male hypogonadism when testosterone deficiency has been confirmed by clinical features and biochemical test
Click to listen highlighted text! Indications Testosterone replacement therapy for male hypogonadism when testosterone deficiency has been confirmed by clinical features and biochemical test
Contraindications and precautions
- In cases of known or suspected prostatic cancer or breast carcinoma
- In cases of known hypersensitivity to testosterone or to any other constituent of the gel.
Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications and precautions - In cases of known or suspected prostatic cancer or breast carcinoma - In cases of known hypersensitivity to testosterone or to any other constituent of the gel.
Recommendations of drug use
1. The recommended dose is 5 g of gel applied once daily at about the same time, preferably in the morning.
2. The application should be administered by the patient himself, onto clean, dry, healthy skin over both shoulders, or both arms or abdomen.
3. After opening the sachets, the total contents must be extracted from the sachet and applied immediately onto the skin.
4. The gel has just to be simply spread on the skin gently as a thin layer. It is not necessary to rub it on the skin. Allow drying for at least 3 - 5 minutes before dressing.
5. Wash hands with soap and water after applications.
6. Do not apply to the genital area as the high alcohol content may cause local irritation.
Click to listen highlighted text! Recommendations of drug use 1. The recommended dose is 5 g of gel applied once daily at about the same time, preferably in the morning. 2. The application should be administered by the patient himself, onto clean, dry, healthy skin over both shoulders, or both arms or abdomen. 3. After opening the sachets, the total contents must be extracted from the sachet and applied immediately onto the skin. 4. The gel has just to be simply spread on the skin gently as a thin layer. It is not necessary to rub it on the skin. Allow drying for at least 3 - 5 minutes before dressing. 5. Wash hands with soap and water after applications. 6. Do not apply to the genital area as the high alcohol content may cause local irritation.
Adverse Reactions
The most frequently observed adverse drug reactions at the recommended dosage of 5 g of gel per day were skin reactions at the application site (erythema, acne, dry skin).
Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions The most frequently observed adverse drug reactions at the recommended dosage of 5 g of gel per day were skin reactions at the application site (erythema, acne, dry skin).
Drug storage
Store in a dry place at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius; in original container away from heat or light.
Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage Store in a dry place at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius; in original container away from heat or light.
The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only.
If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists. Click to listen highlighted text! The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.