Viropace Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. This medicine supplements the amount of male hormone the body produces naturally.

Viropace Tablet can be taken with or without food but it is recommended to take this medicine at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in the body. Regular monitoring of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood is important as this helps to track how well this medication is working. The common side effects associated with this medicine are frequent or persistent erection, acne, weight gain and gynecomastia (abnormal enlargement of breast in men).

Uses of Viropace Tablet

Treatment of Male hypogonadism
Treatment of Male infertility

Benefits of Viropace Tablet

In Treatment of Male hypogonadism

Hypogonadism is the improper functioning of reproductive organs, like testes in males and ovaries in females, which causes failure to produce sex hormones required for fertility. Viropace Tablet acts as the male sex hormone, testosterone and therefore, improves sperm production in males. This can reduce infertility and helps to treat hypogonadism in males. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

In Treatment of Male infertility

Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. This may be due to inadequate amount of sex hormone in males which affects the sperm health as well as sperm count. Viropace Tablet behaves as the male sex hormone, testostrone, and helps in treating infertility in males. It improves sperm count as well as their quality. This helps proper functioing of sex organs in males and increase schances of conceiving for a female. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.

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How to use Viropace Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Viropace Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Viropace Tablet works

Viropace Tablet works similar to the natural male sex hormone testosterone. It supplements the amount of male hormone the body produces naturally. It helps in treating conditions associated with low testosterone levels in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Viropace Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Viropace Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Viropace Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Viropace Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Viropace Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Viropace Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Viropace Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Viropace Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Viropace Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Viropace Tablet for the treatment of low testosterone levels.
Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor red blood cells, liver function, testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels while taking Viropace Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgens Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Androgens

Patient concerns

Treatment for male infertility

Dr. Asmita Kaundal

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

its a vast topic treatment depends on the cause . kindly see an andrologist for detailed evaluation

Male infertility-low sperm motility

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir for this condition you need to visit a sexologist

User feedback

Patients taking Viropace Tablet

Once A Day

70%

Twice A Day

30%

What are you using Viropace Tablet for?

Male hypogona*

88%

Others

12%

*Male hypogonadism

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Excellent

33%

What were the side-effects while using Viropace Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Viropace Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Viropace Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

What is Viropace Tablet, and what is it used for?

Viropace Tablet contains a medicine called Mesterolone. Mesterolone is a type of naturally occurring male sex hormone, testosterone. It is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism (a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone). It is also used in the treatment of male infertility, caused due to low testosterone levels.

How and in what dose should I take Viropace Tablet?

You can take this medicine with or without food. The dose and duration for which you need to take this medicine are decided by your doctor depending on your medical condition. Make sure to follow the doctor’s advice. It is recommended that you take this medicine at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in the body.

What if I miss a dose of Viropace Tablet?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

What are the common side effects which I may experience while taking Viropace Tablet?

The common side effects associated with this medicine are frequent or persistent erection, acne, hirsutism (excess hair growth), weight gain, baldness, mood changes, prostate hyperplasia, increased libido, and gynecomastia (abnormal enlargement of breast in men). If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor as soon as possible.

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