TriMix-gel® Package Insert
This medicine is compounded by a licensed pharmacy in response to a prescription from a licensed physician. If you have any questions regarding this medicine or how to take it, call your doctor.
Why is this medication prescribed?
TriMix-gel® has been reported to help produce a sexually functional erection in men with erectile dysfunction (ED).
How should this medicine be used?
Use Tri Mix-gel before sexual intercourse. It has been reported to help produce an erection within 5-20 minutes of application (at the urethral opening). TriMix-gel® should not be used more than three times a week or more than once every 24 hours. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use TriMix-gel® exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Precautions
Before using TriMix-gel®,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to alprostadil/prostaglandin or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had anemia, bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, leukemia, cancer, or kidney or liver disease.
Special Precautions
Follow the directions on the TriMix-gel® instruction sheet. The effects of TriMix-gel® should last no longer than 1 hour. Call your doctor immediately if your erection lasts longer than 4 hours. Erections lasting more than 4 hours may result in permanent damage. If you use too much TriMix-gel® by mistake, call your doctor immediately. Remember to wash your hands completely before using TriMix-gel® and to clean the tip of the penis before application.
Side Effects
TriMix-gel® may cause side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- erection lasting more than 4 hours
- redness, swelling or tenderness
- penis, testicle or groin pain
- minor penile bleeding or spotting
- dizziness
- palpitations
- flu like symptoms
- headache
Female partner side effects. It is not clear if these are related to the drug.
- vaginal burning
- vaginal itching
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature under 77 degrees Fahrenheit and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. TriMix-gel® should be discarded after three months. TriMix-gel® uses an all-in-one applicator (pat pend) to store, mix and deliver the medicine at time of use.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Use precautions such as condoms to reduce the risk of spreading sexually transmitted diseases and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Do not let anyone else use your medication.
Use a condom to prevent transfer of this medication if your partner is pregnant or if your partner is sensitive to prostaglandin. To report product observations or problems, call 888-818-9770.
Do not use this product if you are sensitive to prostaglandin/alprostadil.
