Testocare 40 mg

• Restores testosterone levels in men with confirmed deficiency

• Supports normal sexual desire and function

• Helps maintain muscle mass and physical strength

• Supports healthy bones and bone density

• Helps maintain normal male sexual characteristics

• Can improve deficiency-related tiredness and reduced energy

• Provides an oral alternative to testosterone gels or injections

• Allows the dose to be adjusted according to blood-test results

The benefits develop gradually and depend on the cause of testosterone deficiency, the prescribed dose and the patient’s response to treatment.

Testosterone undecanoate is a testosterone ester designed for oral absorption. When the capsule is taken with food, dietary fat helps carry the medicine from the digestive system into the lymphatic system. The body then converts it into active testosterone.

The released testosterone attaches to androgen receptors in tissues throughout the body. This supports sexual function, muscle maintenance, bone strength, mood, energy and other processes that depend on normal testosterone levels.

Taking the capsule with a meal is essential because absorption is considerably lower when testosterone undecanoate is taken without food.

Each Testocare capsule contains 40 mg of testosterone undecanoate. Product information for conventional 40 mg testosterone undecanoate capsules describes an initial total dose of 120–160 mg daily, equal to three or four capsules, divided between morning and evening for two to three weeks. The maintenance dose is generally 40–120 mg daily, adjusted according to testosterone levels and treatment response.

These are established dosage ranges for this formulation, but the number of Testocare capsules must be determined by the prescribing healthcare professional.

Take the capsules as follows:

• Take each dose during or immediately after a meal.

• Swallow the capsule whole with water.

• Do not chew, crush or open the capsule.

• Divide the daily amount between morning and evening when instructed.

• If an uneven number is prescribed, the larger portion is generally taken in the morning.

• Do not change the number of capsules based only on symptoms.

• Do not combine Testocare with another testosterone product.

• If a dose is missed, take the next scheduled dose normally. Do not double it.

Testosterone levels and treatment response must be reviewed regularly so the dose can be adjusted safely.

Common Side Effects: Testocare 40 mg can cause nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, oily stools, headache, acne, oily skin, changes in sexual desire, breast tenderness or enlargement, mild fluid retention and swelling around the ankles. It can also increase blood pressure, red blood cell count or prostate-specific antigen levels. Inform a healthcare professional if these effects persist or become troublesome.

Serious Side Effects: Obtain urgent medical help for chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, one-sided leg pain or swelling, symptoms of a stroke, severe headache, fainting, inability to urinate, yellow skin or eyes, a painful erection lasting longer than four hours, or swelling of the face or throat. Testosterone can also cause an excessive rise in red blood cells, worsen sleep apnoea or produce significant fluid retention, particularly in people with heart, liver or kidney conditions.

Testocare 40 mg is not suitable for:

• People allergic to testosterone undecanoate

• Men with known or suspected prostate cancer

• Men with breast cancer

• People with an abnormally high haematocrit

• Men with untreated severe sleep apnoea

• People with uncontrolled heart failure

• People with severe untreated urinary problems

• Men planning to have children in the near future

• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

• Children or adolescents without specialist supervision

• Anyone without medically confirmed testosterone deficiency

Men who have recently experienced a heart attack, stroke or blood clot require a specialist assessment before testosterone treatment. Clinical guidelines also advise against starting therapy in men with certain prostate findings, elevated haematocrit or untreated severe sleep apnoea.

Tell your healthcare provider about every medicine, supplement and hormone product being used.

Important interactions include:

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants

• Insulin and diabetes medicines

• Corticosteroids

• ACTH medicines

• Cyclosporine

• Other testosterone products

• Anabolic steroids

Testosterone can change blood sugar control, increase the effect of anticoagulants and worsen fluid retention when combined with corticosteroids. Additional blood tests or medicine adjustments may therefore be required.

Monitoring During Treatment

Regular monitoring helps confirm that Testocare is working without raising testosterone above the required range. A healthcare professional can check:

• Morning testosterone levels

• Haemoglobin and haematocrit

• Blood pressure

• Prostate health and PSA levels

• Liver function

• Cholesterol and triglycerides

• Blood glucose in people with diabetes

• Changes in urinary symptoms

• Treatment response and side effects

Monitoring is especially important during the first year and following any dosage change.

• Keep Testocare in its original blister packaging.

• Store it in a cool and dry place.

• Protect the capsules from direct sunlight and moisture.

• Follow the storage temperature printed on the supplied pack.

• Do not use leaking, damaged or discoloured capsules.

• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

• Do not use it after the printed expiry date.

• Return unused capsules through an approved medicine-disposal service where available.