| Description: |
Normal dosage of Nebido is one 1000 mg injection injected slowly into the muscle of the buttock every 10-14 weeks. The testosterone is gradually released all the time from the reservoir into the bloodstream and is effective For a very long time. Exact dosage and schedule needs to be determined by the doctor. |
| Alternative names: |
Testosterone Undecanoate, Nebido, Testosterone Undecanoate Bayer, Testosterone Undecanoate Schering, Nebido Bayer, Nebido Schering |
| Side effects: |
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Acne; enlarging penis; increased frequency of erections; unnatural hair growth; Acne or oily skin; hoarseness or deepening of voice; irregular menstrual periods; unnatural hair growth or unusual hair loss.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Bone pain; nausea or vomiting; sore tongue; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual bleeding; unusual weight gain; Black, tarry, or light-colored stools; dark-colored urine; purple- or red-colored spots on body or inside the mouth or nose; sore throat and/or fever or vomiting of blood. |
| Dose: |
The dose of Testosterone Undecanoate will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Testosterone Undecanoate is not recommended for use in children and adolescents. Testosterone Undecanoate is not indicated for use in women. Prior to testosterone initiation, all patients must undergo a detailed examination in order to exclude a risk of pre-existing prostatic cancer. Careful and regular monitoring of the prostate gland and breast must be performed. |