What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Becaplermin:
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to becaplermin, parabens, or any other drugs.
Be sure to inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially other topical medications applied to the ulcer and vitamins and herbal products.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a cancerous growth at the site of the ulcer.
Moreover, let you doctor know if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using becaplermin, call your doctor.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?