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Androgel Gel 5gm

by Besins Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
Testosterone (1% w/w)

₹99

Androgel Gel 5gm

Introduction to Androgel Gel 5gm

Androgel is for external use only. It should be applied on arms and shoulder once a day, preferably at the same time every day. It should be used as your doctors advice. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not use the gel too often and avoid applying it over genitals area. You must wear clothes, once application area get dried completely.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor might perform regular blood tests to keep track of testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.

Safety Advice for Androgel Gel 5gm

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Androgel is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctors advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

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Androgel is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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How Androgel Gel 5gm works

Androgel is similar to the natural male hormone, testosterone. It works by replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Lack of testosterone may cause various health problems including impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive mood and bone loss.

How To Use Androgel Gel 5gm

  • This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Benefits Of Androgel Gel 5gm

  • This helps in maintaining better sex life, improve overall physical appearance, gives good mood and boost overall confidence.
  • Androgel also helps in muscle building and development of bones.

Side Effects Of Androgel Gel 5gm

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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FAQ's on Androgel Gel 5gm

Can Androgel have any harmful effect if I am a diabetic?

Androgel may decrease blood glucose levels, and therefore, the dose of antidiabetic medicines should be reduced. Consult your doctor for advice.

Who should not take Androgel?

Androgel should not be given to men with breast cancer, prostate cancer and kidney disease. It should be avoided in patients who had or presently have liver cancer and in those who have increased levels of calcium in blood. It should not be used by females, children below 18 years, and elderly patients more than 65 years of age.

What is Androgel and what it is used for?

Androgel contains a synthetic form of testosterone (a male sex hormone). It is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism (a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone).

What are the common side effects of using Androgel?

The most common side effect of using Androgel is skin reactions at the site of application such as burning or prickling sensation, dryness, rash, redness or itchiness. The other common side effects are increased body hair growth, increase in breast size, swelling of hands and feet and increase in blood pressure. If any of these side effect bother you, please consult with your doctor.

What are the few important things that I should know while taking this medicine?

This medicine, may be transferred from you to the other person from close skin to skin contact. It might result in increase the testosterone levels in the other person. The prolonged or repeated exposure may cause few side effects (excess hair growth, deep voice, menstrual irregularities in women). To prevent this, cover the application site with the loose clothing once the gel has dried and always wash your hands with soap and water after applying it.

How long does it take for Androgel to show its effects?

While some of the effects of Androgel may start showing effects after 3 weeks, some may take longer. For example, effect on sexual interest appears after 3 weeks, while changes in erections/ejaculations may take up to 6 months.

Will there be a problem if I am taking warfarin and have started Androgel?

You should get blood tests done more frequently for checking your bleeding time (time taken to stop bleeding) when you are taking warfarin along with Androgel, especially when starting and stopping Androgel. Talk to your doctor for advice.

How and in what dose should I take Androgel?

Apply this medicine, onto clean, dry intact skin (preferably over abdomen or shoulders) once a day at the same time each day. Rub the gel in gently with one finger until dry, and then cover the area with loose clothing (e.g. T-shirt, shorts, pants). After finishing, wash your hands with soap and water. The dose of this medicine is decided by your doctor and make sure to follow it.

Can Androgel be used for body building purpose?

No, Androgel should not be used for increasing muscle mass and physical ability in healthy individuals, as this may cause harmful effects when used inappropriately. Also, in healthy individuals, if Androgel is given externally, it may cause hormonal imbalance.

What are the major health risks associated with Androgel therapy?

The major health risks associated with the use of Androgel in men are heart attack, stroke, and prostatic carcinoma.

Prescription Required

Androgel Gel 5gm

by Besins Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
Testosterone (1% w/w)

₹99

Androgel Gel 5gm

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