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CHEMICAL NAME
BECAPLERMIN.
INDICATIONS
Regranex(Becaplermin) is a wound healing agent used along with strict wound care to promote the healing of skin ulcers of the lower legs or feet that can occur as a complication of diabetes.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the directions for using Regranex(Becaplermin) provided by your doctor. Regranex(Becaplermin) may come with a patient information leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions you may have about this medicine. Wash your hands immediately before and after using Regranex(Becaplermin) Gel. Using a clean applicator (cotton tipped swab or tongue depressor), spread the gel in a thin layer evenly over the affected area. Cover with a moist dressing. Change the dressing as directed by your doctor. Before applying more medicine, rinse the affected area to remove any remaining medicine. Be careful not to touch the tip of the medicine tube to the skin or any other surface. Replace cap after each use. Store this medicine in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze.
MISSED DOSE:If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT use 2 doses at once.
SIDE EFFECTS
No common side effects have been reported with the proper use of this medicine. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience a red skin rash in the treated area. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not exceed the recommended dose or use this medicine more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor. It may take several weeks for this medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
INFORMATION
If your doctor tells you to limit your physical activity while you are using this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
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.
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