Before taking Testogel® 40.5 mg, transdermal gel in sachet, you should read the package leaflet.
This website is provided for patients prescribed Testogel® in the UK by Besins Healthcare (UK) Ltd.
Before taking Testogel® 40.5 mg, transdermal gel in sachet, you should read the package leaflet.
Testogel® 40.5 mg, transdermal gel in sachet is a treatment for testosterone deficiency (TD) that contains testosterone. It can be prescribed by a doctor and you have:1
Testogel® 40.5 mg, transdermal gel in sachet is used to increase testosterone levels when not enough is made by the body naturally.
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Apply Testogel® 40.5 mg, transdermal gel in sachet using 3 simple steps each day:1
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Please note, this product contains alcohol (ethanol 96%) and is flammable until dry.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The most commonly reported side effects are irritation, dryness of skin and acne. Please refer to the package leaflet for a full list of side effects.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
The testosterone present in Testogel® 40.5 mg, transdermal gel in sachet can be transferred to others through direct skin-on-skin contact. This could cause people that stay in extended contact with you to show signs of excess testosterone. Increased testosterone levels, in people without testosterone deficiency, can have undesirable effects.
Transfer risk is minimised if you follow some simple rules:
Don’t worry, if you think you might have transferred testosterone to someone, tell them to:
This medicine contains 1.81 g alcohol (ethanol) in each sachet.
It may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin.
This product is flammable until dry.
If you miss a dose or wash it off by accident, don’t worry. Just apply your next dose at the usual time. You don’t need to take a ‘double’ dose to make up for a missed dose.
Share any concerns with your partner or someone close to you, and work together to establish a routine that works with your lifestyle.
References
BHUK/2022/183. February 2023.