Cernos Gel 1% – Testosterone 1% w/w Gel – 5 g × 14 Pouches
Cernos Gel 1% is a topical medication available by prescription and contains Testosterone at a concentration of 1% w/w; the pack which has been photographed includes 14 pouches, each of which has 5 g of gel for external use.
Testosterone replacement therapy is prescribed only to men who have been properly diagnosed and who have particular medical conditions characterised by a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone, and the treatment must be initiated and closely supervised by a qualified healthcare professional, not with the aim of enhancing general performance, bodybuilding, or for the purpose of self-administered hormone supplementation.
Active Ingredient
Testosterone 1% w/w
Testosterone is an androgenic hormone and when it is prescribed as a form of replacement therapy it is taken up through the skin in order to raise the levels of testosterone in men whose bodies are unable to produce sufficient amounts because of an appropriate underlying medical condition.
Medicine Information
Cernos Gel is available as a prescription drug containing Testosterone at a concentration of 1% w/w and testosterone replacement therapy may be prescribed in some instances of male hypogonadism after a clinical and laboratory assessment has been made.
The fact that a man has symptoms of low testosterone is not sufficient on its own to determine whether testosterone replacement is the appropriate course of action; rather, a healthcare professional should make the diagnosis and decide on treatment by referring to the relevant medical history, carrying out an examination, and making use of laboratory tests.
Pack Information
The product shown is supplied in the form of 14 pouches.
Each pouch contains 5 g of Cernos Gel, the concentration of which is 1% w/w of Testosterone.
The package specifies that the medicine is only meant to be used externally.
How to Use
You have to use Cernos Gel precisely as your healthcare professional instructs you. The amount of gel, how frequently it should be applied, and the duration of the treatment will depend on the patient's diagnosis, their testosterone levels, the response to treatment, and medical monitoring.
You should use the product only on the parts of the skin that the doctor has indicated and in keeping with the instructions that come with the medicine.
After you have applied the testosterone gel, thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water. Let the area to which you have applied the gel dry, and then carry out the instructions given for covering the treated skin with clothing.
Unless you have first discussed it with your doctor, you should not increase the amount that you are using or make any changes to your treatment schedule.
Important Safety Information
Cernos Gel is a testosterone preparation available by prescription and must be used only under suitable medical supervision.
Testosterone gel can pass from the treated skin to another person via direct skin contact. Women and children should avoid coming into contact with application areas which have not been washed or are left uncovered. If accidental contact does occur, the area that has been exposed should be washed immediately with soap and water.
Testosterone therapy might need the monitoring of testosterone levels and of other health factors. It is important to tell the healthcare professional who is prescribing the treatment about any existing problems of the prostate, heart disease, problems with the liver or kidneys, sleep apnea, diabetes, and all the medicines you are currently taking.
Testosterone therapy may reduce sperm production and can affect fertility. Patients who are planning to father a child should discuss this with their healthcare professional before treatment.
The medicine should not be used for bodybuilding, for improving athletic performance, or for any other purpose for which it has not been prescribed.
Secondary Exposure Precautions
Preventing accidental transfer of testosterone is particularly important with topical testosterone products.
After having applied the gel, wash your hands with soapy water and then adhere to the instructions prescribed for covering the application site once the gel has dried.
It is advisable that children and women avoid coming into contact with skin that has been treated and is either unwashed or uncovered. If another person shows signs of having been unexpectedly exposed to testosterone, then you should get medical advice.
Prescription and Medical Monitoring
You shouldn't begin using Cernos Gel just because you have general symptoms such as tiredness, a decrease in energy, or changes in sexual function.
A healthcare professional should determine whether testosterone deficiency is present and whether replacement therapy is appropriate. Patients receiving testosterone replacement may require ongoing clinical assessment and laboratory monitoring during treatment.
Manufacturer Information
The photographed packaging lists Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (India) as the manufacturer.
Current Indian pharmacy listings also identify Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. as the manufacturer/marketer associated with Cernos Gel.
Storage and Handling
Store Cernos Gel in its original packaging and observe the storage conditions which are printed on the package provided.
Keep the medicine out of reach of children, and prevent others from accidentally handling or using the gel.
Important Notice
Cernos Gel 1% is a medicine that requires a prescription. The details given on this page are for general information about the product and do not take the place of the prescribing information or of advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
The healthcare professional who is prescribing the medication should decide on the correct dose, the site of application, how long the treatment should last and the necessary monitoring. Testosterone replacement should not be used without first having carried out an appropriate medical evaluation, and the medicine should not be given to anyone else.
The prescribing information for testosterone gel 1% available from the U.S. includes important warnings about secondary exposure to testosterone; however, this regulatory information concerning the active ingredient should not be understood as indicating that the Indian Cernos brand has been approved by the FDA.
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