Cernos Gel 5gm
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Testosterone 1 %
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT CERNOS GELCERNOS GEL contains Testosterone which belongs to the group of medicines called Androgens. It is used in adult men to replace testosterone in male hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a deficiency of testosterone). Male hypogonadism is characterized by symptoms like impotence, infertility, decreased sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods and bone loss due to low hormone levels. CERNOS GEL is not recommended for use if you have known or suspected prostate or breast cancer. Consult your doctor before using it. CERNOS GEL should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure, chronic lung diseases, severe liver, kidney or heart disease, diabetes, urinary problems due to enlarged prostate. Consult your doctor before using it. CERNOS GEL is intended for use by men only. It is not indicated for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it. CERNOS GEL is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before using it. The most common
Uses
OF CERNOS GEL To replace testosterone in male hypogonadism in adult men
How It Works
CERNOS GEL works by replacing testosterone in adult male patients with hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a lack of testosterone, a natural male hormone). Thus, helps to improve clinical symptoms such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods, bone loss caused by low hormone levels.
Directions for Use
Always apply CERNOS GEL as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Apply to clean, dry, intact skin of the shoulders and/or upper arms. Application should be limited to the area that will be covered by your short sleeve T-shirt. Cover the application sites with clothing (Ex. a t-shirt) after the medicine has dried. Wash your hands properly with soap and water after application. Do not apply this medicine to the genitals. Avoid showering or washing the administration site for a minimum of 2 hours after application.
Side Effects
using CERNOS GEL are burning or prickling sensation, dryness, rash, redness or itchiness at the site of application. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF CERNOS GEL To replace testosterone in male hypogonadism in adult men HOW CERNOS GEL WORKSCERNOS GEL works by replacing testosterone in adult male patients with hypogonadism (various health problems caused by a lack of testosterone, a natural male hormone). Thus, helps to improve clinical symptoms such as impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive moods, bone loss caused by low hormone levels. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways apply CERNOS GEL as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Apply to clean, dry, intact skin of the shoulders and/or upper arms. Application should be limited to the area that will be covered by your short sleeve T-shirt. Cover the application sites with clothing (Ex. a t-shirt) after the medicine has dried. Wash your hands properly with soap and water after application. Do not apply this medicine to the genitals. Avoid showering or washing the administration site for a minimum of 2 hours after application. SIDE EFFECTS OF CERNOS GELCOMMON burning or prickling sensation, dryness, rash, redness or itchiness at the site of application swelling of hands or feet headache high blood pressure prostate changes increased body hair growth increase in breast size RAREStop receiving CERNOS GEL and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs and symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland or prostate cancer include increased urination at night, trouble starting your urine stream, having to pass urine many times during the day or urge to go to the bathroom right away and being unable to pass urine or weak urine flow signs and symptoms of a blood clot in your legs or lungs can include leg pain, swelling or redness, difficulty breathing or chest pain swelling of your ankles, feet or body, with or without heart failure enlarged or painful breasts signs and symptoms of heart attack or stroke trouble breathing while you sleep (sleep apnoea)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCERNOS GEL is intended for use by men only. It is not indicated for use in pregnant women and may cause harm or abnormalities in the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before receiving it. BREASTFEEDINGCERNOS GEL is not indicated for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESCERNOS GEL does not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. KIDNEYCERNOS GEL should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease as this medicine may cause water retention in the body. Consult your doctor before using it. LIVERCERNOS GEL should be used with caution in patients with severe liver diseases as this medicine may cause water retention in the body. Consult your doctor before using it. ALLERGYDo not use CERNOS GEL if you are allergic to Testosterone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSCERNOS GEL should be used with caution in patients with chronic lung diseases as it may worsen sleep apnea (temporary cessation of breathing during sleep). Consult your doctor before using it. HEART DISEASECERNOS GEL should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure, severe heart disease as this medicine may cause water retention in the body accompanied by heart failure. Consult your doctor before using it. OTHERSCERNOS GEL is not recommended for use if you: have known or suspected prostate or breast cancer Before receiving CERNOS GEL, inform your doctor if you: have urinary problems due to enlarged prostate have swollen hands and feet are overweight have diabetes have epilepsy or fits have migraine have bone cancer have high levels of blood calcium have or have ever had blood clotting problems have or had blood clotting problems like abnormal blood coagulation that increases the risk of blood clots in blood vessels have a risk of developing blood clots (smoking, obesity, cancer, immobility, family history of a blood clot in the leg, lung or other organs at a young or older age) Use in pediatrics: CERNOS GEL is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age) as safety and efficacy have not been established. Consult your doctor before using it. Use in geriatrics: CERNOS GEL should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) due to the increased risk of enlargement of the prostate gland or prostate cancer. Consult your doctor before using it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before using CERNOS GEL, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: anticoagulants (medicines used to thin the blood) Ex. warfarin, acenocoumarol insulin (medicines used to manage diabetes) corticosteroids (medicines used to manage rheumatism, arthritis, allergic conditions and asthma) Ex. hydrocortisone, dexamethasone Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of CERNOS GEL, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Testosterone Pharmacological Category : Androgen Therapeutic Indication : Male hypogonadism Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Gel, Spray MORE INFORMATION Keep CERNOS GEL out of reach of children Store below 25°C
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
10 Jan 2023