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Becaplermin

Brand Names

; Regranex®

Growth Factor, Platelet-derived; Topical Skin Product

If you have an allergy to becaplermin or any other part of the medicine.
If you have any of the following conditions: Infection at ulcer site, growth or tumor where the medicine is being applied.

This medicine is used for the treatment of ulcers of the lower legs. These ulcers are caused by diabetes.

Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
Apply once daily to the ulcer or ulcers. Continue until completely healed.
Wash hands before and after use.
Do not touch the tip of the tube to any skin.
Squeeze the amount of gel on to a piece of wax paper.
Recap the tube tightly.
Transfer to the ulcer using a clean cotton swab or tongue depressor.
Spread gel completely over the ulcer in a thin layer, about 1/16th of an inch thick.
Cover the ulcer with a saline-moistened dressing and leave on for 12 hours.
Remove the dressing after 12 hours and rinse ulcer with saline or water.
Cover the ulcer with a clean saline dressing for the rest of the day.

Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
Any signs or symptoms of infection. This may include a fever greater than 99 degrees, chills, sore throat, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, anal itching or pain.
Ulcer irritation or redness.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).