Men's Health

Testosterone Gels Risky to Children

Safety Precautions

The FDA recommends taking the following precautions to minimize the potential for secondary exposure to AndroGel 1% or Testim 1%:

• Adults who use testosterone gels should wash their hands with soap and warm water after every application.
• Adults should cover the application site with clothing once the gel has dried.
• Adults should wash the application site thoroughly with soap and warm water prior to any situation where skin-to-skin contact with another person is anticipated.
• Children and women should avoid contact with testosterone application sites on the skin of men who use these products.
• Avoid any similar, but unapproved, products from the marketplace (including the Internet).

If a child develops inappropriate male sex characteristics or is exposed to testosterone gel, the FDA recommends contacting the child's doctor.