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GENERIC NAME: BECAPLERMIN - TOPICAL GEL (beh-CAP-ler-min)
BRAND NAME(S): Regranex
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to help heal skin ulcers.
HOW TO USE: Wash hands thoroughly before applying this medicine. To avoid contaminating the container tip, do not touch it to the skin or any other surface. This product is placed on the surface of an ulcer exactly as directed, generally once daily until healing occurs. Learn proper technique for measurement (number of inches of gel needed for each use) and application of the drug on the ulcer area. The amount needed will vary depending on the ulcer size. Apply a thin layer over the entire affected area as directed. Consult your doctor and pharmacist. The ulcer may take 2 to 5 months to heal. If no improvement occurs in 2 months, consult your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Unlikely but report promptly any skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, cancer in the ulcer area. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: all other skin products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
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