Tell Men Not to Sniff After Administering Natesto Testosterone Gel
Men will ask about a new "no touch" NASAL testosterone gel called Natesto (nah-TES-toh).
The idea is to help reduce skin-to-skin transfer. Natesto is applied inside the nose with an applicator...instead of on the skin like the other testosterone gels (AndroGel, Testim).
Natesto comes in a lower strength than the other testosterone gels. That's because the nasal passages are highly permeable...and absorption through the nose avoids first-pass liver metabolism.
Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
Pharmacist's Letter Canada includes:
- 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
- 200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
- Quick reference drug comparison charts
- Access to the entire archive