TESTOSTERONE
REPLACEMENT
There are four delivery methods of testosterone
TESTOSTERONE
| Pills | Manufacturer | Dosing | Administration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andriol* (testosterone undecanoate) *Available in Canada, Mexico, and Europe | Organon | 80-160 mg daily | Orally |
| Injections | Manufacturer | Dosing | Administration |
| Depo-Testosterone® (brand of testosterone cypionate) | Pharmacia Corporation | 150-200 mg, every 10-21 days | Intramuscular injection |
| Delatestryl® (testosterone enanthate injection) | BTG Pharmaceuticals | 150-200 mg, every 10-21 days | Intramuscular injection |
| Patches | Manufacturer | Dosing | Administration |
| Testoderm® | Alza Pharmaceuticals | 4mg/day, 40cm2 patch or 6mg/day, 60cm2 patch | Applied daily to scrotum |
| Androderm® (testosterone transdermal system) | Watson Pharmaceuticals | 5 mg/day, using two 2.5 mg, 37 cm2 patches, or one 5 mg, 44 cm2 patch | Applied daily to back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs |
| Gel | Manufacturer | Dosing | Administration |
| AndroGel® 1% (testosterone gel) | Unimed Pharmaceuticals/Solvay | 5-10 g/day, using clear, colorless, water/alcohol mixture | Applied daily to shoulders and upper arms and/or abdomen |
| Testim® | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals | 5-10 g/day, using clear, colorless, water/alcohol mixture | Applied daily to shoulders and upper arms and/or abdomen |
| Buccal | Manufacturer | Dosing | Administration |
| Striant® (testosterone buccal system gel) | Columbia Laboratories, Inc | Single dose/strength; no dose titration required | Applied to the buccal mucosa (where the gum meets the upper lip) |