Testosterone Gel: Treatment for Low Testosterone in Men

Testosterone gel is a topical medication used to treat low levels of testosterone in men. It is applied to the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream.
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Drug
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Available by prescription at pharmacies
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Testosterone gel FAQ


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What is testosterone gel used for?

Testosterone gel is used to treat low testosterone in adult males. It's convenient to use because you only have to apply it to your skin once a day. But compared to other forms of testosterone, there's a higher risk of exposing others to the medication through skin-to-skin contact.

What is Testogel ®16.2 mg/g gel used for?

Testogel®16.2 mg/g gel is a treatment for testosterone deficiency (TD) that contains testosterone. It can be prescribed by a doctor when you have:1 Symptoms of TD Blood teststhat confirm a diagnosis of TD It is used to increase testosterone levels when not enough is made by the body naturally. How does Testogel®16.2 mg/g gel work?

What is AndroGel (testosterone gel)?

Androgel (testosterone gel) is a topical gel containing testosterone. It is administered through the skin for treatment of low testosterone levels. Androgel and other testosterone replacement products supplement or replace the natural production of testosterone and reverse symptoms of low testosterone levels.

What is Testim gel?

Testim gel is a clear gel that contains testosterone. Testosterone is a male hormone. The gel is put on to your skin (shoulders and/or upper arms) and testosterone is absorbed into your body through your skin. It then enters your bloodstream and helps to raise your testosterone to normal levels.

How much testosterone is in a gram of testosterone gel?

One gram of gel contains 16.2 mg testosterone. One pump actuation delivers 1.25 g of gel containing 20.25 mg of testosterone. TESTOGEL® 16.2 mg/g is available in packs containing one, two, three or six containers.

What is Testogel ® used for?

This medicine contains testosterone, a male hormone produced naturally in the body. TESTOGEL® 16.2 mg/g is used in adult men for testosterone replacement to treat various health problems caused by a lack of testosterone (male hypogonadism).

What are the ingredients in Testogel ®?

The active substance is testosterone. The other ingredients are Carbomer 980, isopropyl myristate, ethanol 96%, sodium hydroxide, purified water. TESTOGEL® 16.2 mg/g is a colourless gel presented in a multi-dose container with metering pump with 88 g gel and delivers a minimum of 60 doses. One gram of gel contains 16.2 mg testosterone.

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