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Low-Dose Androderm® 2mg/4mg Smaller Patch, Reliable Results

HOW DO I APPLY ANDRODERM®?

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Applying Androderm®

  • Before applying Androderm®, make sure that the application area is clean, dry, and there is no broken skin.
  • Avoid areas of the skin that are oily, perspire heavily, or are covered with hair, since Androderm® may not stick well to these areas.
  • Androderm® is to be applied to your back, stomach area (abdomen), upper arms, or thighs only (See Figure A and Figure B). Do not apply Androderm® to any other parts of your body such as your scrotum, buttocks or over a bony area.
  • Maintain Normal Activities: A patch applied to clean, dry skin will remain in place during normal activities. Androderm® may be worn during sex. Also, contact with water, such as showering or swimming, 3 hours after application will not affect the patch. Strenuous exercise or excessive perspiration may loosen a patch or cause it to fall off.
  • What to Do if a Patch Becomes Loose, or Falls Off: If the patch becomes loose, smooth it down again by rubbing your finger firmly around the edges. If a patch falls off before noon, replace it with a fresh patch and wear it until you apply a fresh patch(es) that evening. If it falls off later in the day, do not replace it until you apply a fresh patch(es) that evening. If a patch falls off do not tape it to skin.

  1. Open the foil pouch. Tear along the edge and remove the patch from the pouch (See Figure C). Do not cut the Androderm® protective pouch.
  2. Remove the protective plastic liner and silver disc from the patch. Hold on to the tabs on the patch and the protective plastic liner and gently pull the two apart to remove the plastic liner and silver disc from the patch (See Figure D). This will expose the adhesive and central reservoir area on the patch (See Figure E). The patch should separate easily from the protective liner. Throw away the patch if the liner is hard to remove. There should not be any adhesive (glue) sticking to the liner. Throw away the clear plastic liner and silver disc.
  3. Apply the patch. Apply the patch right away after you remove the patch from the protective pouch and remove the plastic liner. Place the patch flat on the skin with the sticky side down and firmly press around the edges. Make sure that the patch sticks well to the skin.

    3 illustrations of how to apply Androderm

Androderm® is used to treat adult males who have low or no testosterone.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
You should not use Androderm® if you have breast cancer, known or suspected prostate cancer, or if you have pre-existing heart, kidney, or liver disease. You should also not use Androderm® if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, as testosterone may cause fetal harm. If you have an enlarged prostate (BPH), you should be monitored for worsening signs and symptoms. Women and children should not be exposed to Androderm®. Taking testosterone may lead to a condition in which there are no sperm in the semen, and if you have risk factors, may cause sleep apnea (abnormal pauses in breathing). Your healthcare provider should monitor you for prostate specific antigen (PSA), liver function, lipids, and blood parameters. The most common adverse events in a study of 36 patients treated with Androderm® were skin irritation (itching at the application site), application site blisters, and back pain.

Androderm® is available only by prescription.

To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-272-5525 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

Models are for illustrative purposes only.