How many pumps does an AndroGel pump have?
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Asked by: Ashley Bush
Storage And Handling
| NDC Number | Package Size |
|---|---|
| 0051- 8488-88 | 2 x 75 g pump (each pump dispenses 60 metered pump actuations with each pump actuation containing 12.5 mg of testosterone in 1.25 g of gel) |
| 0051- 8425-30 | 30 packets (a unit dose packet containing 25 mg of testosterone provided in 2.5 g of gel) |
How many grams are in one pump of AndroGel?
AndroGel® pump 20.25 mg/1.25 g gel/ACT (1.62%) Quantity: 1 x 75 g pump bottle.
How many actuations does a testosterone pump have?
The maintenance of normal testosterone levels
| Dosing for Daily Application of AndroGel 1.62%1 | |
|---|---|
| 20.25 mg | |
| 40.5 mg (Recommended Starting Dose) | |
| PUMP: Two pump actuations (once daily) in the morning | PACKETS: One 40.5 mg packet (once daily) in the morning |
| 60.75 mg | |
What size is AndroGel pump?
AndroGel is available in the following three package containers: 2 x 75 g pumps (each pump dispenses 60 metered 1.25 g doses) 2.5 g packet. 5 g packet.
How much testosterone is in a pump?
Single-use packets containing 40.5mg of testosterone in alcohol-based gel OR metered-dose pump which dispenses 20.25mg of testosterone in alcohol-based gel pump. The usual starting dose is 1 packet or 4 pumps daily (about the size of 2 quarters) applied to shoulders, upper arms, and abdomen.
How do you use AndroGel 1.62 pump?
Rub the gel onto upper arms and shoulders – areas that are normally covered by a short-sleeve T-shirt. Do not apply AndroGel 1.62% to any other parts of your body, such as your stomach area (abdomen), penis, scrotum, chest, armpits (axillae), or knees.
Is there a generic for AndroGel 1.62 pump?
Testosterone gel 1.62% (20.25 mg/1.25 g pump actuation) is the generic equivalent of AbbVie’s AndroGel, 1.62%, first approved by the FDA in 2011.
How many pumps are in one bottle of AndroGel?
Storage And Handling
| NDC Number | Package Size |
|---|---|
| 0051-8462- 33 | 88 g pump (each pump dispenses 60 metered pump actuations with each pump actuation containing 20.25 mg of testosterone in 1.25 g of gel) |
| 0051-8462- 12 | Each unit dose packet contains 20.25 mg of testosterone provided in 1.25 g of gel |
How is testosterone gel dispensed?
AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1% for topical use is available as follows: A metered-dose pump. Each pump actuation delivers 12.5 mg of testosterone in 1.25 g of gel. A unit dose packet containing 25 mg of testosterone provided in 2.5 g of gel.
How long does it take for AndroGel to raise testosterone levels?
Luckily, diagnosis is easy (your testosterone levels were low) and treatment remarkably effective. Starting one packet of AndroGel per day is fine. You should see things “looking up” within a week or two. If not, the dose may need to be increased.
How much AndroGel is absorbed?
About 9–14% of the T in the gel applied to the skin is bioavailable (24).
How long does AndroGel last?
When AndroGel® treatment is discontinued after achieving stead testosterone levels remain in the normal range for 24 to 48 hours but pretreatment levels by the fifth day after the last application.
Are testosterone shots better than gel?
The study abstract concludes that, “Testosterone injections were associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular events, hospitalizations, and deaths compared with gels. Patches and gels had similar risk profiles.
How can I get AndroGel to absorb better?
Skin absorbs better when moist, so applying after a bath may help your body absorb the full dose your doctor is giving you. Applying a moisturizer to the skin an hour after the gel also helps absorption. However, the medicine is still being absorbed even four hours later, so a shower or bath will wash it off.
What is the best time to apply testosterone gel?
Topical testosterone comes as a gel and solution to apply to the skin. It is usually applied once a day. It is best to apply testosterone gel or solution in the morning. To help you remember to apply testosterone topical, apply it at around the same time every day.
