Quick reference: Once daily topical application to shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen. Allow to dry; wash hands; avoid skin-to-skin contact with women and children for several hours.
Fast facts
Active
Testosterone (transdermal gel)
Maker
AbbVie
FDA Approval
2000
Half-life
N/A (continuous transdermal absorption)
Form
1% or 1.62% metered-dose pump and unit-dose packets. Typical dose: 40.5 to 81 mg testosterone applied to clean dry skin once daily.
Indication
FDA-approved transdermal testosterone gel for replacement therapy in adult males with low endogenous testosterone
Dose schedule
Once daily topical application to shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen. Allow to dry; wash hands; avoid skin-to-skin contact with women and children for several hours.
Recommended monitoring
Total testosterone 2 to 8 hours post-application after 14 days. Adjust dose monthly.
Clinical notes
Avoids needles entirely. Transfer risk via skin contact is the dominant adverse-event concern; package insert contains a black-box warning.
Controlled substance. Testosterone esters are Schedule III in the United States. A valid prescription from a DEA-registered prescriber is required. This page is research informational reference only.
Once daily topical application to shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen. Allow to dry; wash hands; avoid skin-to-skin contact with women and children for several hours.
What is the half-life of Testosterone (transdermal gel)?
AndroGel has a half-life of approximately N/A (continuous transdermal absorption).
What monitoring labs are recommended on AndroGel?
Total testosterone 2 to 8 hours post-application after 14 days. Adjust dose monthly.
Is AndroGel the same as compounded testosterone (transdermal gel)?
AndroGel is a finished FDA-approved drug product with consistent quality control. Compounded testosterone (transdermal gel) produced by 503A or 503B pharmacies contains the same active ester but is not held to identical manufacturing standards. Verify the Certificate of Analysis when using a compound.
Is AndroGel a controlled substance?
Yes. Testosterone and its esters are Schedule III controlled substances in the United States. A valid prescription from a DEA-registered prescriber is required to obtain AndroGel legally. State-level regulations may impose additional restrictions.
For research informational use only. Not medical advice. AndroGel is a registered trademark of AbbVie. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before any clinical decision. ASCEND, ascendpeptide.org