Placentrex® Gel

What is this product?

Placentrex Gel is a topical medication used to treat wounds that are not healing or healing very slowly. It promotes wound healing with minimal scars. It has antimicrobial properties against a large number of pathological microorganisms.

Placentrex Gel is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased.

If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry, and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.

Avoid direct contact of the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. You should stop taking it straight away if you have any signs of an allergic reaction. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

BENEFITS OF PLACENTREX GEL

In Treatment of Chronic non-healing wounds
Placentrex Gel has antiseptic properties that is used for the treatment of long term (chronic) wound infections. Placentrex Gel kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antimicrobial effect helps in prevention of infection, promotes healing and helps in formation of healthy skin. Keep the affected area clean. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PLACENTREX GEL

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

HOW TO USE PLACENTREX GEL

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

HOW PLACENTREX GEL WORKS

Placenta extracts belongs to the group of medicines called as human-derived ingredients. It works by increasing blood flow and levels of certain proteins (hormones). This promotes tissue regeneration and allows wound healing with minimal scars.

SAFETY ADVICE

Placentrex Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Placentrex Gel via licking.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PLACENTREX GEL?

If you miss a dose of Placentrex Gel, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.