Rx · Prescription required · Schedule III controlled
Testosterone gel
AndroGel® · Testim® · Fortesta®
FDA-approved as replacement therapy for men with hypogonadism confirmed by blood tests.
- Drug class
- Androgen, transdermal
- How it is given
- Gel applied once daily
- Prescription
- Required
- Dispensed by
- DiRx Inc. · licensed pharmacy
FDA status: AndroGel® and the other brand-name versions listed are FDA-approved medicines. Generic versions, where available, are FDA-approved equivalents. This is a controlled substance; it is prescribed and dispensed only within federal and state rules.
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Important safety information
Testosterone gel is a prescription medicine. It is not right for everyone: men with prostate or breast cancer; men who cannot reliably avoid skin contact with children or pregnant partners; women. Tell your doctor about every condition you have and every medicine and supplement you take.
Common side effects are described below. Stop and seek care for any severe or unexpected reaction. This page is education, not medical advice; your doctor and pharmacist give the instructions for your treatment.
How to get started
- Message us on WhatsApp or call (954) 420-7747.
- Talk with a licensed doctor, who reviews your health history and decides if this medicine is right for you.
- If prescribed, our team shares pricing and a licensed pharmacy fills your order.
Plain-language guide
Testosterone gel, explained by our clinical team
What it is
Transdermal testosterone delivers a steady daily dose through the skin and avoids the peaks and troughs of injections. It requires care to avoid transferring the gel to women or children through skin contact.
The same diagnostic and monitoring requirements apply as for injections, and it is a Schedule III controlled substance.
FDA-approved uses
- Primary or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in adult men
Our doctors prescribe for approved uses. Any other use is a decision made only by your doctor, for you, after evaluation.
How it is taken
Applied each morning to the shoulders, upper arms or abdomen (depending on product), then covered with clothing after drying. Hands are washed immediately.
What to expect
Steady symptom improvement over weeks. Skin irritation and the risk of secondary exposure to others are the particular concerns with gels.
Who should not take it
- Men with prostate or breast cancer
- Men who cannot reliably avoid skin contact with children or pregnant partners
- Women
Questions we hear
Gel or injection?
Gel gives even levels and no needles; injections are cheaper and avoid transfer risk. Your doctor helps you decide.
Can I swim or shower after applying?
Wait several hours; the label gives the exact time for each product.
Is monitoring the same?
Yes: testosterone levels, blood count and PSA at regular intervals.
Real molecular structure
The molecule: Testosterone gel
Drag to rotate. Every atom and bond below comes from the public PubChem database of the U.S. National Institutes of Health; nothing is drawn by AI.
- Formula
- C19H28O2
- Molar mass
- 288.4 g/mol
- Heavy atoms
- 21
- PubChem CID
- 6013 ↗
Source: PubChem, National Library of Medicine (public domain).
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