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Testim Gel

Testim Gel is used for:

Treating symptoms of low testosterone in adult men when the body does not make any testosterone or not enough testosterone (hypogonadism). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Testim Gel is a hormone. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body.

Do NOT use Testim Gel if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Testim Gel
• you are female
• you are pregnant or breast-feeding
• you have known or suspected breast or prostate cancer

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Testim Gel:

Some medical conditions may interact with Testim Gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you plan to become pregnant
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances (especially soy products)
• if you have heart disease, heart failure, coronary artery disease, angina (chest pain), high cholesterol levels, swelling (edema), lung disease, or sleep apnea (long pauses in breathing while you sleep)
• if you have diabetes, an enlarged prostate, kidney or liver disease, high blood calcium levels, or obesity

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Testim Gel. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Carbamazepine, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus), or oxyphenbutazone because actions and side effects may be increased by Testim Gel
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), insulin, or oral hypoglycemics (eg, glyburide) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Testim Gel
• Propranolol because effectiveness may be decreased by Testim Gel

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Testim Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Testim Gel:

Use Testim Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Apply Testim Gel to clean, dry skin on the shoulders, upper arms, or stomach.
• Testim Gel comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Testim Gel refilled.
• Do not apply Testim Gel to the scrotum or genitals.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Testim Gel.
• For best results, wait 5 to 6 hours after applying Testim Gel before showering or swimming. Showering or swimming just 1 hour after applying Testim Gel may be permitted if done very infrequently.
• If you miss a dose of Testim Gel, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Testim Gel.

Important safety information:

• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Testim Gel.
• Diabetes patients - Testim Gel may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Testim Gel is flammable. Do not store or use near an open flame or while smoking.
• Testim Gel can affect the results of certain LAB TESTS. Make sure lab technicians and your doctors know you use Testim Gel.
• LAB TESTS, including liver function, blood cell counts, blood cholesterol, prostatic specific antigen, and blood testosterone, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Testim Gel may increase the risk of an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer in ELDERLY patients.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Testim Gel is not for use in women, especially women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Testim Gel has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. It is unknown if Testim Gel is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Testim Gel.

When used for long periods of time, some people develop a need to continue taking Testim Gel. This is known as DEPENDENCE or "addiction." Testim Gel has a potential for abuse that may lead to moderate or low physical DEPENDENCE or high psychological DEPENDENCE.

Possible side effects of Testim Gel:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; dry skin; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache; skin irritation at the application site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; decreased urination; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; one-sided weakness; vision problems.

Store Testim Gel at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Testim Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Testim Gel is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Testim Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.