Testosterone Gel

• ​Reaction at the application area (e.g. redness of the skin, acne, dry skin)
• Enlargement of the breast
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Tingling sensation

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

​Inform your healthcare professional if:

• You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
• You have prostate or breast cancer.
• You have history of:
• Liver or kidney problems
• Heart conditions
• Uncontrolled blood pressure
• Clotting disorders
• Epilepsy (fits)
• Migraine
• Benign prostate hyperplasia (enlargement of prostate)
• Sleep apnea (a sleep disorder)
• Diabetes
• You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.

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.

​Inform your doctor if you are taking oral anticoagulant (e.g. warfarin), corticosteroids, insulin or other anti-diabetic medications.