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AndroGel 1.62 % (20.25 MG/ACTUAT) Transdermal Gel Pump, 60 ACTUAT

Dosage & Administration

* Dosage and Administration for AndroGel 1.62% differs from AndroGel 1%. For dosage and administration of AndroGel 1% refer to its full prescribing information. ( 2)

* Prior to initiating AndroGel 1.62%, confirm the diagnosis of hypogonadism by ensuring that serum testosterone has been measured in the morning on at least two separate days and that these concentrations are below the normal range ( 2).

* Starting dose of AndroGel 1.62% is 40.5 mg of testosterone (2 pump actuations or a single 40.5 mg packet), applied topically once daily in the morning. ( 2.1)

* Apply to clean, dry, intact skin of the shoulders and upper arms. Do not apply AndroGel 1.62% to any other parts of the body including the abdomen, genitals, chest, armpits (axillae), or knees. ( 2.2, 12.3)

* Dose adjustment: AndroGel 1.62% can be dose adjusted between a minimum of 20.25 mg of testosterone (1 pump actuation or a single 20.25 mg packet) and a maximum of 81 mg of testosterone (4 pump actuations or two 40.5 mg packets). The dose should be titrated based on the pre-dose morning serum testosterone concentration at approximately 14 days and 28 days after starting treatment or following dose adjustment. Additionally, serum testosterone concentration should be assessed periodically thereafter. ( 2.1)

* Patients should wash hands immediately with soap and water after applying AndroGel 1.62% and cover the application site(s) with clothing after the gel has dried. Wash the application site thoroughly with soap and water prior to any situation where skin-to-skin contact of the application site with another person is anticipated. ( 2.2)

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AndroGel FAQs

How is the dosage of AndroGel?Androgel is available in 3 dosages, including 1.62% Gel, 1.62% Gel and 20.25 mg/puff Gel 60 puff

What does AndroGel treat?Androgel treats Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism and Delayed Puberty

What is AndroGel made of?Androgel contains testosterone which is a Androgen

How Is AndroGel Administered?Androgel is administered as a Topical

What Are The AndroGel Mechanism Of Action?Androgel mechanism of action is Androgen Receptor Agonists

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