Benefits of AndroGel


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AndroGel provides lasting benefits for your patient

AndroGel brings T levels back into normal range and helps them stay there¹

* With 10 grams of AndroGel

Convenient dosing and administration

Dosing:

AndroGel is available in metered-dose pumps or packets. The metered-dose pump delivers 1.25 g of product when the pump mechanism is fully depressed once
The recommended starting dose of AndroGel is 5 g delivering 5 mg of testosterone systemically, applied once daily (preferably in the morning) to clean, dry, intact skin on the shoulders and upper arms and/or abdomen
Serum testosterone levels should be monitored regularly to ensure proper dosing. If the serum testosterone concentration is below the normal range, or if the desired clinical response is not achieved, the daily AndroGel dose may be increased from 5 g to 7.5 g and from 7.5 g to 10 g as instructed by the physician

Administration:

Provide the following instructions to your patients:

Preparing the pump:

Before applying your first dose of AndroGel, you'll need to press down firmly on the pump 3 times. Then dispose of this extra gel in a way that others cannot accidentally touch or swallow it. You do not have to prime your pump every day, only the first day you use it.

Check the label on your bottle to see how many times to press the pump for the dose your doctor has prescribed.

AndroGel Packets

In addition to the pump, AndroGel comes in packets (in 2.5 g and 5 g dosing options).

Directions for use:

Make your application part of your daily routine.

Apply AndroGel at the same time every day, preferably every morning, to clean, dry, intact skin.
Press the pump down firmly one time. If using packets, you can open them by tearing along the perforation. Remove the contents from the package. Squeeze the contents into the palm of your hand. Squeeze from the bottom of the packet up.
Apply the gel to one or more of the application sites (see illustration below).
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have applied the dose your doctor has prescribed for you.

After you apply AndroGel:

Wash your hands with soap and water.
Let the application sites dry.
Cover the application sites with a shirt.

Low T symptoms and diagnosis

Safety and monitoring


		AndroGel is indicated for replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. Androgens are contraindicated in men with carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate. AndroGel is not indicated for use in women. Geriatric patients treated with androgens may be at an increased risk for the development of prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic carcinoma. The most frequent adverse events reported by ≥5% of patients associated with the consistent use of AndroGel included abnormal lab test, acne, prostate disorder, and application site reaction.

This information is intended for residents of the United States.
For international product information please visit us at http://www.solvay.com.
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