Precautions and Contraindications

Do not use Andriol Testocaps if:

• you have or have had a tumour of your prostate or breast or are suspected to have one of these tumours.
• you have or have had severe kidney disease
• you are allergic to testosterone undecanoate or any of the ingredients listed Do not use Andriol Testocaps if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.

Before you start to take it Andriol:

Andriol Testocaps may not be suitable for you if you suffer from certain medical conditions. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start using this medicine if you ever had, still have, or are suspected to have (particularly if you are elderly):

• heart disease, high blood pressure or blood vessel problems
• Diabetes mellitus, Kidney disease
• Kidney or lung cancer;
•  Liver disease;
• Breast cancer which has spread to the bones
• Epilepsy
• Migraine, headaches
• Psychiatric or emotional illness
• Prostatic complaints, such as problems with passing urine.
• Any unusual or allergic reactions to androgens or anabolic steroids
• Sleep apnoea (temporarily stopping breathing during your sleep), this may get worse if you are using testosterone- containing products. Let your doctor know if you are worried about this. Extra supervision by your doctor may be necessary in case you are overweight or suffer from chronic lung disease.

Improper use

If you are a patient who participates in competitions governed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), then you should consult the WADA-code before using this medicine as Andriol Testocaps can interfere with anti-doping testing. The misuse of this medicine to enhance ability in sports carries serious health risks and is to be discouraged.

Caution: During long-term treatment with Andriol Testocaps regular medical checks, including prostate examination, are recommended.

Children and adolescents

The safety and efficacy of this medicine has not been adequately determined in children and adolescents. Extra supervision by a doctor is necessary in the treatment of young boys and adolescents since testosterone administration in general may cause early sexual development and limits growth.

Elderly people

There is limited experience on the safety and efficacy of the use of Andriol Testocaps in patients over 65 years of age.

Interactions

Tell your treating physician if you are taking:

• Ciclosporin
• Barbiturates, (medicines for epilepsy or sleeplessness)
•  Insulin and/or other medicines
• to control your blood sugar
• levels (antidiabetic drugs)*
• Medicines to reduce the clotting of your blood (anti-coagulants)*
• the hormone ACTH or corticosteroids (used to treat various conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, allergic conditions and asthma).