Apply 5 g once daily at approx the same time, preferably in the morning, as a thin layer over clean, dry, healthy skin of the shoulders, arms or stomach. Max: 10 g daily.
Measure testosterone levels before treatment & perform regular check-ups (at least once a yr) during treatment. May be transferred to another person during close contact & relatively prolonged skin contact w/ the gel application area if no precaution is taken. Wash hands w/ soap & water after application. Allow gel to dry for at least 3-5 min before dressing. Do not apply to genital areas (penis & testes) as high alcohol content may cause local irritation. Not for treatment of male sterility or impotence. May increase risk of benign prostatic hypertrophy or prostate cancer. May cause severe complications in the form of oedema w/ or w/o CHF in patients w/ severe heart, liver or kidney disease. May cause a rise in BP. Reports of worsening of breathing problems during sleep in predisposed individuals, particularly obese patients or patients w/ resp disease. Patients w/ bone cancer may develop increased Ca levels in blood or urine. Patients receiving testosterone replacement treatment over long periods of time may develop polycythaemia. Pre-existing migraine or epilepsy may deteriorate. May decrease levels of thyroxin-binding globulin. May produce +ve reaction in antidoping tests. Concomitant use w/ oral anticoagulants, insulin or corticosteroids. Pregnant women should avoid contact w/ application sites. Not to be used by women or childn.
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