Testosterone (AndroGel) Uses

Testosterone topical replaces the endogenous testosterone that is normally produced in the body. It is used to treat low serum testosterone concentration due to primary hypogonadism (a condition in which the body’s sex organs produce low or no testosterone). It is also used to treat low average serum testosterone concentrations due to disorders of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus in the brain. Testosterone gel can also be used in men who have low circulating testosterone concentrations due to problems with the testicles, for example, damage or injuries to the testicles, removal of the testicles because of cancer, chemotherapy or radiation, infections, or autoimmune diseases.

This medication is not for low serum testosterone concentration related to aging.

There may be other uses of testosterone—your doctor or pharmacist can give you further drug information.

Testosterone (AndroGel) Mechanism of Action

Testosterone topical is a synthetic form of the natural testosterone hormone. It is used as testosterone replacement therapy in adult men who are not making enough testosterone naturally.

Testosterone (AndroGel) Doses

Testosterone gel is available in generic form and the following brand names:

• AndroGel 1% (packet) to apply to the stomach, upper arms, and/or shoulders
• AndroGel 1.62% (packet or pump) to apply to the upper arms and/or shoulders
• Testim (tube) to apply to the upper arms and/or shoulders
• Vogelxo (tube, packet, pump) to apply to the upper arms and/or shoulders 
• Fortesta (pump) to apply to the thighs

Different testosterone products are used in slightly different ways. Make sure you know where to apply the product and the correct dose. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much gel or solution to use every day.