Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Tlando
What TLANDO is used for:
TLANDO is used to treat low testosterone (also called hypogonadism). It is prescribed when your body does not make enough testosterone on its own.
How TLANDO works:
TLANDO (testosterone undecanoate) works by replacing testosterone in males who have low testosterone levels. After you take it, your body absorbs the medicine and changes it into testosterone. You may start to notice its effects within a few weeks.
The ingredients in TLANDO are:
Medicinal ingredients: testosterone undecanoate
Non-medicinal ingredients: Ammonium hydroxide 28%, ascorbyl palmitate, black iron oxide, dehydrated ethanol, ferrosoferric oxide/black iron oxide, gelatin, glycerol monolinoleate, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 8000, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, propylene glycol, shellac glaze in ethanol, titanium dioxide.
TLANDO comes in the following dosage form(s):
Each capsule contains 112.5 mg of testosterone undecanoate. The capsules are white opaque body, grey opaque cap with “112” printed in black ink on the body, with a clear colourless band.
Do not use TLANDO if you:
- are allergic to testosterone undecanoate or any ingredient in TLANDO.
- have or might have prostate cancer;
- have breast cancer;
- are a woman
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take TLANDO . Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- have high blood pressure or are treated for high blood pressure.
- have heart problems.
- have high red blood cell count (hematocrit) or high hemoglobin laboratory value.
- have urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.
- have liver or kidney problems.
- have a history of mental health illness including suicidal thoughts or actions, depression, anxiety or mood disorder.
- have problems breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea).
- have diabetes.
- have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- have cancer.
Other warnings you should know about:
- You should not use TLANDO to treat sexual dysfunction or infertility.
Drug abuse and dependence: TLANDO contains testosterone, which is a controlled substance. TLANDO has the potential to be abused. You should not use TLANDO in an attempt to improve body composition, bone and muscle mass, or fat loss. TLANDO can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines. Keep your medicines in a safe place and never give it to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms you have. Selling or giving away this medicine may harm others and is against the law.
- Blood tests and monitoring: Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits in order to make sure this medicine does not cause unwanted side-effects. TLANDO can cause abnormal blood test results. Your healthcare professional will decide when to perform blood tests and will interpret the results.
- Any male adolescent patient receiving androgens for delayed puberty should have bone development checked every six months.
- TLANDO can increase your blood pressure, which can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke and can increase your risk of death due to a heart attack or stroke. Your risk may be greater if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or if you have other risk factors for heart attack or stroke. If your blood pressure increases while on TLANDO, blood pressure medicines may need to be started. If you are taking blood pressure medicines, new blood pressure medicines may need to be added or your current blood pressure medicines may need to be changed to control your blood pressure. If your blood pressure cannot be controlled, TLANDO may need to be stopped. Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood pressure while you are being treated with TLANDO.
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. You can get serious side effects if you take too much of it on its own or with other drugs similar to TLANDO called anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS). These include heart and blood vessel problems which can lead to death, liver problems and mental health problems. If you abuse TLANDO you may become dependent on it and you may get withdrawal symptoms when you take less or stop taking it suddenly. Do not abuse TLANDO alone or with other drugs called AAS because you can get serious side effects.
- A condition called oligospermia (low sperm count) may occur with long-term use or high doses of TLANDO.
- TLANDO may cause reduced fertility, which may be irreversible.
- A condition called gynecomastia (noncancerous overgrowth of breast tissues) may occur
- A condition called priapism (prolonged painful erection of the penis) may occur
TLANDO is contraindicated in women and therefore it should not be used by pregnant and/or nursing women.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with TLANDO:
- insulin;
- anticoagulants, medicines that decrease blood clotting (blood thinners);
- corticosteroids;
- cold medicines and pain medicines.
How to take TLANDO:
- Take TLANDO exactly as your healthcare provider tells you take it.
Take TLANDO with food.
Usual dose:
Take TLANDO by mouth two times daily. Take 2 capsules in the morning and take 2 capsules in the evening.
Overdose:
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much TLANDO, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms. |
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Missed dose:
If a dose is missed for any reason, a double dose should not be taken. Resume taking the medication at the next scheduled time.
Possible side effects from using TLANDO:
These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking TLANDO. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.
The most common side effects of TLANDO include:
- high blood pressure
- common cold
- increased weight
- headache
- increased hematocrit
- infections and infestations
- fatigue
- acne
- diarrhea
- joint and muscle pain
- back pain
- dizziness
- abnormal dreams, insomnia
- changes in mood, anxiety, irritability, panic attack, restlessness
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Testosterone can be abused, when taken at higher than prescribed doses and when used with other anabolic androgenic steroids. Abuse can cause serious heart and psychological side effects.
Serious side effects and what to do about them
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| COMMON | |||
| Azoospermia (decreasing sperm count): low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, less facial or body hair | √ | ||
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (enlarged prostate): increased urination at night, frequent urination, inability to pass urine or weak flow, urge to urinate immediately | √ | ||
| Edema: swelling of your ankles or feet | √ | ||
| Hepatic effects (Liver problems): nausea or vomiting, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pain on the right side of your stomach | √ | ||
| Gynecomastia: Enlarged or painful breasts | √ | ||
| Polycythemia (increased red blood cells): tiredness, shortness of breath, headaches, blurry vision, sleep disorders, joint pain, itchy skin, numbness and or tingling | √ | ||
| Sleep Apnea: breathing problems while you sleep | √ | ||
| Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (blood clots in the legs or lungs): pain, swelling of redness of the leg; difficulty breathing or chest pain | √ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
Storage:
Store TLANDO in the bottle supplied at room temperature (15°C to 25°C). This will protect it from light and moisture. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about TLANDO:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes the Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada Drug Product Database website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); the manufacturer’s website www.veritypharma.com; or by calling 1-800-977-9778.
Date of Authorization: 2026-09-29