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compositionComposition:TESTOSTERONE-1%W/W
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Androfil Gel is indicated for replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone. It contains Testosterone, which helps replenish the deficient testosterone levels. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as application site reactions, acne and headache. Inform the doctor if you are taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

TESTOSTERONE-1%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Androfil Gel

Androfil Gel is a topical prescription medicine used to treat conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of natural male hormones in the body. It helps restore hormone levels to a normal range, addressing symptoms like fatigue, low mood, and loss of muscle mass. This medicine is applied directly to the skin, allowing the active ingredient to be absorbed through the skin barrier and into the bloodstream.

For the best results, you must apply Androfil Gel consistently every day at the same time, usually in the morning. Since this is a topical formulation, it is applied directly to clean, dry skin and does not involve food consumption, but you should apply it around the same time daily to maintain steady hormone levels. Combining this treatment with a balanced diet and regular strength-training exercise can further support your muscle health and energy levels.

While using Androfil Gel, you might experience mild skin irritation at the application site, acne, or increased hair growth. If you notice more serious side effects, such as breathing difficulties during sleep, swelling in your ankles, or sudden mood changes, you must contact your doctor immediately.

Do not take this if you have suspected or confirmed prostate or breast cancer, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before starting Androfil Gel, talk to your doctor if you have a history of heart, liver, or kidney problems, or if you have difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement.

This medicine can interact with blood thinners and insulin, potentially changing how your body processes them and increasing the risk of bleeding or low blood sugar. It is also important to talk to your doctor about your alcohol intake, as heavy drinking can lower your natural hormone levels and reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. Elderly individuals should consult their doctor regularly, as they may be at a higher risk for prostate enlargement while using this therapy.

Uses of Androfil Gel

Androfil Gel is prescribed to treat conditions caused by low testosterone levels in men. It may be used for:

  • Primary Hypogonadism: Androfil Gel is used to treat men whose bodies cannot produce enough natural hormone due to testicular failure, injury, or genetic conditions.
  • Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: Androfil Gel helps men who have low hormone levels caused by problems in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, which normally signal the body to produce the hormone.

Key Benefits

Androfil Gel helps restore your hormone levels to a healthy range, bringing noticeable relief to several physical and mental symptoms associated with hormone deficiency.

  • Improved Energy Levels: It helps reduce the persistent fatigue and weakness associated with low hormone levels, helping you feel more active and alert throughout the day.
  • Better Muscle and Bone Strength: By restoring normal hormone levels, this medicine supports the maintenance of healthy bone density and muscle mass.
  • Enhanced Mood and Mental Clarity: Many patients experience improvements in mood, focus, and overall emotional well-being after starting hormone replacement.
  • Restored Sexual Health: It helps improve sex drive and addresses other physical symptoms of hormone deficiency.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Clean and dry the area of application. Apply Androfil Gel on the upper arms, shoulders, and/or abdomen skin. After the gel has dried, cover the application site with clothing.
  • Wash your hands immediately with soap and water after using Androfil Gel.
  • Do not apply Androfil Gel to other body parts such as the chest, back, armpits, knee or genitals.

How Androfil Gel Works

Androfil Gel contains testosterone, a hormone identical to the one naturally produced by your body. When you apply the gel to your skin, it is absorbed through the outer layer and enters your bloodstream over a 24-hour period. Once in the blood, it acts just like your body's natural hormone, binding to specific receptors in various tissues, including your muscles, bones, and brain. This helps regulate normal male physical development, maintain bone density, support muscle mass, manage overall energy levels, and correct testosterone deficiency.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Androfil Gel. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Androfil Gel belongs to pregnancy category X. Do not use Androfil Gel if you are pregnant as it may cause foetal harm.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid using Androfil Gel if you are breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse reactions in your infants.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is not known if Androfil Gel affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

No studies have been performed on the effects of Androfil Gel in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

No studies have been performed on the effects of Androfil Gel in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.

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Children

Unsafe

Androfil Gel is not recommended in children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Caution

Androfil Gel should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart conditions before using it.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Limited information is available regarding the use of Androfil Gel in elderly patients. If you have any concerns about the usage of Androfil Gel in geriatrics, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Androfil Gel

If you suspect an overdose or if someone else (especially a child) accidentally swallows or comes into contact with Androfil Gel, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercise Regularly: Engage in regular weight-bearing and strength-training exercises to help support muscle mass and bone health while receiving Androfil Gel therapy.
  • Support Bone Health: Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to help maintain healthy bones, particularly if you have low testosterone levels.
  • Limit Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol intake may interfere with hormone balance and reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Drink alcohol in moderation or avoid it if advised by your doctor.
  • Manage Stress: Practice stress-management techniques such as mindfulness, yoga, or regular physical activity, as chronic stress may affect hormone balance and overall well-being.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Androfil Gel to start to work: Androfil Gel ideally shows its action within 30 minutes after application. The time for which the effects of Androfil Gel last: The effect of Androfil Gel lasts for 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Androfil Gel

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and resume your regular daily schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Androfil Gel at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F). •Keep the container tightly closed and store it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme heat. Do not freeze.

Drug Warnings

  • Prevent Accidental Transfer: After applying Androfil Gel gel, allow it to dry completely and cover the application site with clothing to prevent accidental transfer to others.
  • Wash Exposed Skin Immediately: If another person comes into contact with the application site before it has dried or before it has been washed, they should wash the affected skin thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Monitor the Application Site: Check the treated area regularly and contact your doctor if you develop persistent redness, rash, burning, or skin irritation.
  • Attend Regular Monitoring: Keep all scheduled appointments for blood tests so your doctor can monitor your testosterone levels, red blood cell count, prostate health, and treatment response.
  • Apply Only to Recommended Areas: Do not apply Androfil Gel to the scrotum, penis, or broken, irritated, or damaged skin. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the correct application sites.

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Androfil Gel may interact with certain medicines and affect how they work or increase the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

  • Blood Thinners (like warfarin): Androfil Gel may increase your sensitivity to these medications, raising the risk of bleeding. Your doctor may need to adjust your blood thinner dose.
  • Insulin and Diabetes Medicines: Androfil Gel can improve insulin sensitivity, which may lower your blood sugar levels. You may need to monitor your blood sugar more closely and adjust your diabetes medication.
  • Corticosteroids: Combining Androfil Gel with fluid-retaining medications like steroids can increase the risk of fluid retention and swelling, especially in people with heart, kidney, or liver disease.

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Androfil Gel when used as directed.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Androfil Gel is indicated for replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with deficiency/absence of endogenous testosterone, such as acquired or congenital primary hypogonadism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. 
Androfil Gel helps replenish deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Thereby helping in treating low testosterone levels.
Androfil Gel might lower the blood glucose levels and, therefore, might lower insulin requirements in diabetic patients. So, you are advised to consult a doctor if you are diabetic; your doctor may adjust the dose accordingly. Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while using Androfil Gel if you are diabetic.
Avoid showering and swimming for at least 5 hours after applying Androfil Gel.
Androfil Gel should be used with caution in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as they are at an increased risk for worsening signs and symptoms of BPH.
Concurrent use of Androfil Gel with corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) might result in increased fluid retention. Careful monitoring is necessary for patients with cardiac, liver or kidney disease.
Androfil Gel might increase the risk of prostate cancer. It is recommended to evaluate patients for prostate cancer before initiating and during treatment with Androfil Gel.
Androfil Gel may cause changes in anticoagulant activity. Therefore, frequent monitoring of prothrombin time and the International Normalised Ratio (INR) is advised.
Androfil Gel should be used with caution in cancer patients at risk of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels) and associated hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine). Regular monitoring of serum calcium levels is advised.
Accidental contact can lead to the transfer of the medicine, which may cause side effects like facial hair growth, a deeper voice, or menstrual changes in women. If contact occurs, the area must be washed immediately with soap and water. Talk to your doctor if any symptoms of transfer appear.
You should only apply Androfil Gel to the specific areas recommended by your doctor, which are typically the shoulders, upper arms, or stomach, and never on the genitals or chest. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure where to apply it.
Yes, Androfil Gel contains alcohol and is flammable. Avoid open flames, smoking, or heating elements until the gel has completely dried on your skin. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns about safe application.
Yes, using Androfil Gel can lower your sperm count and may reduce your fertility. If you are planning to father a child, talk to your doctor before starting this treatment.
Yes, your doctor will require regular blood tests to check your hormone levels, liver function, and red blood cell counts to ensure the treatment is safe and effective. Talk to your doctor to schedule these tests.
Androfil Gel can worsen sleep apnea in some individuals, particularly those who are overweight or have chronic lung disease. Talk to your doctor if you have sleep apnea before starting this medicine.

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Country of origin

India
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