How many grams are in one pump of AndroGel?
Each 88 g metered-dose pump is capable of dispensing 75 g of gel or 60-metered pump actuations; each pump actuation dispenses 1.25 g of gel. AndroGel 1% is also supplied in unit-dose aluminum foil packets in cartons of 30. Each packet of 2.5 g or 5 g gel contains 25 mg or 50 mg testosterone, respectively.
How long does a tube of testosterone gel last?
Testim® (testosterone gel) is a clear to translucent hydroalcoholic topical gel containing testosterone, an androgen. Testim provides continuous transdermal delivery of testosterone for 24 hours, following a single application to intact, clean, dry skin of the shoulders and/or upper arms.
What size is the AndroGel pump?
AndroGel is available in the following three package containers: 2 x 75 g pumps (each pump dispenses 60 metered 1.25 g doses) 2.5 g packet. 5 g packet.
How much AndroGel should I use?
The recommended starting dose for AndroGel 1% is 50 mg of testosterone. Apply to shoulders, upper arms, and/or stomach area only. Do not apply AndroGel 1% to any other areas of the body, such as your penis, scrotum, chest, armpits (axillae), knees, or back.
How many pumps are in AndroGel pump?
Where to apply AndroGel 1.62% on the body?
Apply AndroGel 1.62% only to your shoulders and upper arms that will be covered by a short-sleeve t-shirt. Apply AndroGel 1% only to areas of your shoulders, upper arms, or stomach area (abdomen) that will be covered by a short-sleeve t-shirt. Wash your hands right away with soap and water after applying AndroGel.
How often should I use AndroGel testosterone pump?
For 20.25 mg testosterone, choose: AndroGel® pump 20.25 mg/1.25 g gel/ACT (1.62%) Quantity: 1 x 75 g pump bottle Days: 60 Apply 1 pump press to one upper arm and shoulder once daily in the morning
How much testosterone is in a unit of AndroGel?
A metered-dose pump. Each pump actuation delivers 20.25 mg of testosterone in 1.25 g of gel. A unit dose packet containing 20.25 mg of testosterone in 1.25 g of gel. A unit dose packet containing 40.5 mg of testosterone in 2.5 g of gel.
Are there any side effects to taking AndroGel?
AndroGel can cause serious side effects, including: If you already have enlargement of your prostate gland, your signs and symptoms can get worse while using AndroGel (including changes in urination) Possible increased risk of prostate cancer. Blood clots in the legs or lungs.