Warnings & Recalls for Testim
Testim Black Box Warning
Children should avoid secondary exposure to Testim from unwashed or unclothed areas of application. In most cases where children were affected, there was incorrect usage of the Testim gel. The adverse reactions in children have included:
- Age-inappropriate enlargement of genitalia
- Premature appearance of pubic hair
- Increased libido
- Aggressive behavior
- Excellerated bone maturation
These symptoms usually go away after contact with Testim is stopped.
General Testim Warnings
- Do not use Testim if you have breast cancer, have or might have prostate cancer, have an enlarged prostate, heart problems, liver or kidney problems, or have breathing problems while you sleep.
- Avoid contact with others on areas that you have applied Testim to. If someone else comes in contact with the gel, they should thoroughly wash the area with soap and water as soon as possible. Unwashed clothing and beddings may also hold a risk for unwanted contact.
- Signs of a woman coming in secondary contact with Testim are unexplained hair growth on the body and acne.
- Testim should not be applied to the scrotum, penis, or cuts and sores.
- Do not get the gel in your eyes. If your eyes come in contact with the gel, wash them away with warm water.
- Testosterone gel is flammable. Stay away from flames and do not smoke while using Testim until the gel is completely dry.
- Women, especially pregnant women should not use Testim. Testosterone may harm a developing fetus or breast feeding baby.
Testim Treatment and Use
Testim | Testim is a topical testosterone gel used to treat low testosterone in men who don’t produce enough testosterone naturally due to a condition known as hypogonadism. Lack of testosterone can cause extreme fatigue, depression, brittle bones, and loss of build and a higher voice pitch.
How does Testim work?
Testim supplies testosterone through the skin to boost the body’s testosterone levels and help achieve a healthy hormone balance.
Testim Dosage Information
Testim comes in single use tubes and packets or a multiple use pump. If you are using the pump, a doctor will prescribe a specific number of pumps to get your full dose. These pumps are to be thrown away after use, even if there is still product in the container.
Testim gel should be applied to the skin once a day. Topical testosterone should be applied to the shoulders and upper arms, but not the abdomen.
It is recommended to apply the gel in the morning. You should avoid contact between the area you applied Testim to and water for at least two hours. This includes bathing, swimming, and showering.
