Becaplermin (Topical)

Brand Names : Regranex

Precautions While Using This Medicine

Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine does not cause unwanted effects. As your skin ulcer changes in size, your doctor may change your dose weekly or every other week .

Becaplermin works best when used with other methods for good skin ulcer care , such as not bearing weight on the leg that has the skin ulcer. Your doctor will discuss these methods with you.

Discuss with your doctor whether you should continue the medicine if your skin ulcer is not reduced by 30% in 10 weeks or your skin ulcer does not improve after 20 weeks. If your skin ulcer does improve, your doctor may keep you on the medicine until your skin ulcer is completely healed.

It is important to use the proper amount and not to use more than prescribed.

Check the expiration date before using becaplermin and do not use it if it is out of date. The expiration date is located stamped on the crimped portion at the bottom of the tube.