Calcifediol and Fortesta

• Generic Name: calcifediol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rayaldee, Calderol

Calcifediol is a vitamin D3. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Calcifediol is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) in people who have stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney failure and low vitamin D levels. Calcifediol is not for people who are receiving dialysis.

Calcifediol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: testosterone
• Dosage Forms: topical gel, metered
• Other Brand Names: Fortesta, Androderm, AndroGel Packets, AndroGel Pump 125 g/actuation, FIRST-Testosterone, Testim, Vogelxo, Androgel, Axiron, Aveed, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone undecanoate, Xyosted, Natesto, Striant

Fortesta gel is a prescription medicine that contains testosterone.

Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many processes in the body.

Fortesta gel is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone.

Fortesta will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for this purpose.