AndroGel is a gel indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism, after testosterone deficiency is confirmed. To use this gel, a small amount must be applied to the intact and dry skin of the arms, shoulders or abdominal region so that the skin can absorb the product.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 190 to 220 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
What is it for
Androgel is indicated to increase the concentration of testosterone in men, when indicated by the doctor, who suffer from male hypogonadism. Male hypogonadism manifests itself through symptoms such as impotence, loss of sexual desire, fatigue and depression.
Male hypogonadism can occur when testicles are removed, testicles are twisted, chemotherapy in the genital region, Klinefelter syndrome, luteinizing hormone deficiency, hormonal tumors, trauma or radiotherapy and when the blood testosterone rate is low but the gonadotropins are normal or low.
How to use
After opening the Androgel sachet, all of its contents should be removed and applied immediately to the uninjured and dry skin of the arm, shoulder or belly, allowing the product to dry for 3 to 5 minutes before dressing and leaving it on for the entire duration. day.
Preferably, the product should be applied after bathing, at night, before bed, so that it is not removed by the sweat of the day. The gel tends to dry in a few minutes but it is important to wash your hands with soap and water soon after application.
Androgel should not be applied to the testicles and it is advisable to wait at least 6 hours after application to bathe or to enter the pool or the sea.
Possible adverse effects
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Androgel are reaction at the application site, erythema, acne, dry skin, increased red blood cells in the blood and reduced levels of HDL cholesterol, headache, prostate diseases, breast growth and pain, dizziness, tingling, amnesia, sensory hypersensitivity, mood disorders, hypertension, diarrhea, hair loss, acne and hives.
Who should not use
This medicine should not be used in women or in people who are hypersensitive to the components present in the formula and people with prostate cancer or male mammary gland.
In addition, it should also not be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers.
