Testoderm
How to Report an Adverse Reaction to a Medication »
"Potential drug treatments are tested on paper, in laboratories and eventually in thousands of people. But every drug that goes through this cycle – every drug that FDA approves – carries some risk. One of the first lines of defense against "...
Read the How to Report an Adverse Reaction to a Medication article »
Testoderm
Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.(Generic versions may still be available.)
PATIENT INFORMATION
An information brochure containing instructions for the use of TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) TTS is available. A separate instruction booklet is available for TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) and TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) WITH ADHESIVE. These booklets contain important information and instructions on how to properly use and dispose of the TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) products. Patients should be encouraged to ask questions of the physician and pharmacist.
Advise patients of the following:
- TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) TTS should not be applied to the scrotum.
- TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) and TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) WITH ADHESIVE are designed for application to scrotal skin only.
- The TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) products should be applied once daily to dry, clean skin. If the TESTODERM (testosterone (transdermal)) product has come off after it has been worn for more than 12 hours and it cannot be reapplied, the patient may wait until the next routine application time to apply a new system.
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Testoderm Information
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Women's Health
Find out what women really need.
Updated & New
