Testosterone Buccal - Testosterone - Buccal Sustained Release Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Testosterone Buccal
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Overdose

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

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.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
• The tablet should be placed in a comfortable area of the gums just above one of your upper front teeth (incisor) usually twice a day, morning and evening (about 12 hours apart), or as directed.
• You should switch to the opposite side of the mouth with each new tablet that you use.
• Do not swallow or chew the tablet.
• Immediately after opening the packet, place the rounded side of the tablet against the gum and press firmly in place with a finger over the lip and against the product for 30 seconds.
• This will help keep the tablet in place inside your mouth for 12 hours.
• To remove, simply slide the tablet down towards the tooth to avoid scratching the gum.
• Discard the old tablet into the trash.
• If you have any questions about how to use this product, consult your pharmacist.
• Try to keep the tablet from slipping off of your gum.
• Always check that the tablet is still on your gum after eating, drinking, brushing teeth, or using mouthwash.
• If the tablet falls off of your gum, throw away the old tablet and place a new tablet on your gum.
• Remove this tablet at your next usual change time.
• If the tablet falls off less than four hours before your next change time, place a new tablet and skip the next usual dose.
• Then resume your usual dosing schedule.

Read Before Using Testosterone Buccal (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

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.
• See How To Use section for what to do if your tablet falls off of your gum.

Medicinal Applications

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

Drug Interactions

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Gum irritation, pain, tenderness or swelling may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, or if any other changes to your gums occurs, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Nausea, bitter taste or unusual taste, headache, fatigue, hair loss, change in sexual drive, or acne may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Testosterone Buccal Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• If the blister package is damaged, do not use the tablet.
• Do not store in bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Testosterone Buccal Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others; it is against the law.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, PSA, testosterone levels, red blood cell count, liver function tests, cholesterol) should be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.
• Inform all your doctors you use (or have used) this medication.