Dosing

As part of your treatment plan, your doctor will determine what dose is right for you. It’s important that you apply AndroGel 1.62% exactly as your doctor tells you to. Do not change your dose without talking to your doctor first.

DOSE: 20.25 mg

20.25 mg AndroGel pump icon

PUMP: One pump press applied to one upper arm/shoulder daily in the morning

20.25 mg AndroGel packet icon

PACKET: One 20.25 mg packet applied to one upper arm/shoulder daily in the morning

DOSE: 40.5 mg  (Recommended Starting Dose)

40.5 mg AndroGel pump icon

PUMP: Two pump presses. One applied to each upper arm/shoulder daily in the morning

40.5 mg AndroGel packet icon

PACKET: One 40.5 mg packet. Half of packet applied to each upper arm/shoulder daily in the morning

DOSE: 60.75 mg

60.75 mg AndroGel pump icon

PUMP: Three pump presses. One applied to upper arm/shoulder #1 and two applied to upper arm/shoulder #2 daily in the morning

20.25 and 40.5 mg AndroGel packet icons

PACKET: One 40.5 mg packet and one 20.25 mg packet. 40.5 mg packet applied to upper arm/shoulder #1 and 20.25 mg packet applied to upper arm/shoulder #2 daily in the morning

DOSE: 81 mg

81 mg AndroGel pump icon

PUMP: Four pump presses. Two applied to each upper arm/shoulder daily in the morning

40.5 and 40.5 mg AndroGel packet icons

PACKET: Two 40.5 mg packets. One packet applied to each upper arm/shoulder daily in the morning

Follow-ups

Your doctor will have a clear dosing plan for you. The recommended starting dose of AndroGel 1.62% is 40.5 mg. However, it’s important to schedule follow-ups to have your testosterone levels checked after starting treatment. It is typical to go in 14 and 28 days after you begin using AndroGel 1.62% for a blood test to determine if a change in your dose is necessary. You can also expect follow-up visits three to six months later. Then it can become part of your regular annual check-up appointments.

Since your doctor may adjust your dose based on your body’s response to therapy, make it a priority to schedule and attend your follow-up appointments.

Day 14 and Day 28 follow up calendar dates

Safety Considerations

AndroGel 1.62% must not be used in men with breast cancer, or who have or might have prostate cancer, or in women who are or may become pregnant.