Medication Information Leaflet
Testosterone is used to treat testosterone deficiency in male. It contains testosterone, a male hormone produced naturally in the body.
If you forget to apply a dose, skip the missed dose and do not apply a double dose to make it up for the forgotten individual dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Pregnant women must avoid any contact with the applied area or the gel as the medication may cause the development of unwanted male characteristics in the developing baby. In the event of a contact, wash the area of contact as soon as possible with soap and water.
Testosterone may be transferred to another person during close and prolonged skin contact with the gel application area if no precaution is taken. Your partner may show signs of increased testosterone such as more hair growth on the face and body, a deepened voice and changes in the menstrual cycle if contact is made multiple times or for prolonged period. Do seek medical advice from your doctor if this happens.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Inform your doctor if you are taking oral anticoagulant (e.g. warfarin), corticosteroids, insulin or other anti-diabetic medications.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Feb 2021
This article was last reviewed on Saturday, April 30, 2022