Becaplermin for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Becaplermin is used in dog for Chronic non-healing wounds. Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Becaplermin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Regranex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 0 thin layer to wound | q24h | Up to 20 weeks or until healed | Chronic non-healing wounds | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor (rhPDGF-BB). Promotes chemotaxis and proliferation of cells involved in wound repair.
Side effects & warnings
Off-label in veterinary medicine. Expensive. Apply thin layer daily. Do not use on infected wounds or neoplastic tissue. Refrigerate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Dermatologic drugs with dog dosing
Becaplermin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Becaplermin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.