Short answer: The AndroGel 1.62% label has no missed-dose instructions in the prescribing information or Medication Guide. It says the gel is applied once daily in the morning to the shoulders and upper arms, and that dose changes are based on morning testosterone tests taken before the dose. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist what to do.
| Situation | What the label says |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Once daily in the morning, upper arms and shoulders (2.1, 2.2) |
| Missed-dose rule | None in the label |
| Dose checks | Pre-dose morning testosterone at about 14 and 28 days after starting or a change (2.1) |
No. We checked the AndroGel 1.62% prescribing information and Medication Guide on DailyMed. Neither says what to do after a missed dose. Section 2.1 says it is applied once daily in the morning, starting at 40.5 mg (2 pump presses).
Section 2.1 says the dose is adjusted using a pre-dose morning testosterone level at about 14 and 28 days after starting or after a dose change. A missed or late dose shortly before such a test is worth telling the person who reads the result.
This page summarizes FDA labeling. It is not personalized medical advice; confirm what to do with your prescriber or pharmacist.