Do not apply topical testosterone to other areas not recommended in the product instructions, such as your stomach, penis, or scrotum. Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in the specific topical testosterone products they stock. Misusing topical testosterone can lead to serious side effects, such as heart problems or mental health problems. Stop using topical testosterone and get emergency help if you have any of the following signs of blood clots. Common side effects include skin reactions where the medicine is applied, changes in certain lab test results, headache, high blood pressure, and mood swings.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin. There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine for children below the age of 15 years. This medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
Topical testosterone should not be used if you have or might have breast or prostate cancer. Topical testosterone may increase your risk of sleep apnea, which is a condition where breathing stops and starts again while sleeping. Topical testosterone may cause enlarged breasts in men (gynecomastia) that could be painful. Topical testosterone can cause fluid retention, also called edema. Topical testosterone may lower your sperm count.
Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).See USP controlled room temperature. Apply to skin immediately upon removalfrom the protective pouch. The patient should avoid swimming, showering, or washingthe administration site for a minimum of 3 hours after application seeCLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY. The system should bepressed firmly in place, making sure there is good contact with the skin,especially around the edges. Avoid application over bony prominences or on a part of the body thatmay be subject to prolonged pressure during sleep or sitting (e.g., the deltoidregion of the upper arm, the greater trochanter of the femur, and the ischialtuberosity). The adhesive side of the ANDRODERM system should beapplied to a clean, dry area of the skin on the back, abdomen, upper arms, orthighs. Androderm has a central drug delivery reservoir surrounded by a peripheral adhesive area.
If it falls off later in the day, do not replace it until the nighttime application (when a new site should be chosen). Strenuous exercise or excessive perspiration may loosen the patches or cause them to fall off. Do not place the patch on the scrotum or on bony areas such as the hips or shoulders, on mucous-producing surfaces (e.g., inside of mouth or nose), or on damaged skin. Testosterone patches are no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada and are no longer available under any brand names. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. Each Androderm 2.5 mg/day Transdermal Patch contains 12.2 mg testosterone USP for delivery of 2.5 mg testosterone per day.
Dispose of it carefully in the household waste where children cannot reach it. When you take an old patch off, dispose of it by folding it in half with the sticky side inwards. If a patch becomes loose, smooth it down and press your fingers around the edge of the patch.