Testim - Testosterone Gel - Topical Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Testim.
• Androgel, Testim
• tess-TOSS-ter-own

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, headache, hair loss, change in sexual drive, or redness/swelling/change in color of the skin, or acne may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Testim Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others; it is against the law.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, PSA, cholesterol) may be performed to monitor your progress.
• Inform all your doctors you use (or have used) this medication.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
• Symptoms of an overdose may include one- sided weakness, vision problems, or confusion.

Read Before Using Testim (precautions)

• This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• Testosterone gel is used to treat men with conditions of low testosterone hormone levels (for example, hypogonadism).
• This drug should not be used in women.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of.

Testim Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Usage Instructions

• This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
• Read it carefully.
• Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.
• Open the medication packet or tube.
• Squeeze the entire contents or a portion of the packet into your hand.
• If only a portion of the gel is squeezed from the packet at a time, be sure to repeat until the entire contents of the packet are used unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Apply the medication as directed to the clean, dry skin of the shoulders or upper arms once daily in the morning; or use as directed by your doctor.
• Certain brands of this medication may also be applied to the lower stomach (abdomen).
• Check your patient information leaflet or ask your pharmacist if your brand may be applied to the lower stomach (abdomen).
• Avoid applying gel to skin with open sores or to broken, irritated skin.
• Do not apply this medication to the genitals (scrotum).
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after applying this medication.
• This medication should be dry on the skin before getting dressed.
• Wait 6 hours after applying the gel before you shower or swim.