Testogel Sachets

What is Testogel?

Testogel is a medicine containing the male hormone, testosterone, which works to replenish the levels for adult men who don’t naturally produce the correct levels.

How does Testogel work?

The gel works by boosting a man’s testosterone levels through absorption via the skin.

What are the benefits of taking Testogel?

Low levels of testosterone in adult men can lead to a variety of issues such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods, regression of masculine characteristics, reduced body mass, bone loss and the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection.

This can cause a negative state of mental health, bad fitness and a variety of problems in romantic or sexual relationships. Using Testogel to boost these diminished levels can help to restore masculine characteristics that may be lacking, and to help with sexual activities by assisting with ED or low sex drive.

How do I use Testogel?

Testogel is a prescription-only medication and requires two separate blood testosterone measurements (plus complaints of symptoms) in order to obtain a prescription. Always follow the advice of your doctor and read the patient information leaflet provided in the medication packet.

As the name suggests, this medication comes in a gel form and is used by applying it at approximately the same time every day, ideally in the morning. The gel should be spread gently onto clean, dry skin on the shoulders, arms or stomach. Do not apply to the genital area as the high alcohol levels in Testogel can cause irritation.

Once you’ve applied the gel, allow it to dry for 3-5 minutes before covering (with clothes) and then wash hands thoroughly afterwards.

Testogel dosage

The recommended dose of Testogel is 5g of gel (equating to 50mg of testosterone), although this can sometimes be adjusted by your doctor, up to a daily maximum of 10g of gel (100mg of testosterone).

If you forget to use it one day, then you should not double up on the next day’s dose to make up for it. If you use more Testogel than you should then consult a doctor, and be sure not to stop therapy with Testogel unless told to do so by your doctor.

Side effects & precautions

Before taking Testogel, you should always first consult your doctor. You should not take Testogel if you’re allergic to testosterone, or if you’re suffering from prostate cancer or breast cancer. Other conditions to make your doctor aware of would include:

• epilepsy and/or from migraine,
• high blood pressure,
• severe heart, liver or kidney disease,
• cancer that affects your bones,
• blood clotting problems,
• thrombophilia (blood clots in blood vessels).

You should be cautious about receiving testosterone replacement treatment over a long period of time, as you can develop an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in your blood (monitored through regular blood tests).

You should also take precautions when using Testogel in regards to transferal. During close (and relatively long periods of) skin contact, testosterone may be transferred from one person to another. This could show as more hair on your partner’s face and body and a deepened voice. In women, testosterone transferal can cause changes in their menstrual cycle. To protect against transferring testosterone, be sure to wash your hands well after applying Testogel and wear clothes that cover the application area.

Another aspect to be mindful of is that Testogel contains an active substance (testosterone) so sportsmen and women should be aware that it can produce a positive reaction in anti-doping tests.

Your doctor will decide on the appropriate dosage of Testogel for you, but signs that your current dosage could be too high include irritability, nervousness, weight gain or frequent or prolonged erections. If you notice any of these side effects, report to your doctor so that they can adjust your dose. You should also notify them if you have been taking oral anticoagulants (used to thin the blood), insulin or corticosteroids. These particular medicines may lead to your dose being adjusted.

In terms of side effects, Testogel contains high levels of alcohol which can lead to irritation or dryness of the skin where the drug is applied. It can also cause acne in many users, plus a number of less common side effects which include:

• headaches,
• hair loss,
• development of painful, tender or enlarged breasts,
• changes to your prostate gland,
• diarrhoea,
• dizziness,
• an increase in blood pressure,
• changes to your mood,
• increase in red blood cell count haematocrit (percentage of red blood cells in blood) and haemoglobin (the component of red blood cells that carries oxygen),
• changes in lipid levels,
• skin hypersensitivity,
• stinging,
• loss of memory.

If any of your side effects get serious, worsen or persist, then you should notify your doctor or pharmacist.

How do I buy Testogel online?

You can safely buy Testogel online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a medical doctor before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Testogel is the right medication for your medical condition.