Testim Dosage

Generic name: testosterone topical
Brand names: Androderm, AndroGel Packets, AndroGel Pump 1.25 g/actuation, FIRST-Testosterone, Fortesta, Testim, Vogelxo
Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

 

 Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  GEL (1%): 50 mg per tube

Primary hypogonadism, male

[apply 50-100 mg qam]

Start: apply 50 mg qam; Max: 100 mg/day; Info: adjust dose based on testosterone levels

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, male

[apply 50-100 mg qam]

Start: apply 50 mg qam; Max: 100 mg/day; Info: adjust dose based on testosterone levels

*Transgender hormone therapy, masculinizing

[apply 50-100 mg qam]

Info: adjust dose based on pt tx goals, clinical response, and testosterone levels; refer to WPATH, Endocrine Society, or UCSF Transgender Care guidelines

Renal dosing

[see below]

renal dz: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

hepatic impairment: caution advised

 

SRC: NLM .