Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel is used in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers that occur as a complication of diabetes. It helps in the quick healing of the sores (ulcers) of the leg, ankle, or foot of diabetic patients.

Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel reduces the healing time and promotes skin regeneration by formation of new skin cells at the site of the wound. Follow the doctor's advice and use proper footwear to increase the effectiveness of the medicine.

It may cause few side effects such as skin irritation, rash, and pain.

Uses of Eugraf Gel

Diabetic foot ulcers

Benefits of Eugraf Gel

In Diabetic foot ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers are painful open sores or wounds that usually occur in diabetic patients on the leg, ankle, bottom, or top portion of the foot or on the tips of the toes. If severely infected, hospitalization may also be needed in such patients. Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel is used for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The antimicrobial properties of this medicine help in the prevention of infection, promote healing, and help in the formation of healthy skin. Keep the affected area clean. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Eugraf 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

Common side effects of Eugraf

Skin irritation
Rash
Pain

How to use Eugraf 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 Eugraf Gel works

Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel works by releasing a growth factor that causes skin regeneration in diabetic foot ulcer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Eugraf Gel?

If you miss a dose of Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Use it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Make sure that ulcer area is clean properly before applying the medication.
Few tips for good foot care:
- Wash your feet properly with lukewarm water and apply moisturizer to prevent cracking.
- Wear comfortable shoes and avoid shoes with high heels and pointed toe.
- look for cuts, sores, burns, and redness while examining your feet.
- Avoid the use of heat pads on the feet.
- Make sure to not put pressure on the affected foot while standing or walking.
- Dress the ulcer area properly to keep it clean and warm.
- Put your feet up and avoid crossed legs while sitting.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

6-kDa polypeptide growth factor

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Interaction with drugs

Taking Eugraf with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Mycophenolate mofetil

Brand(s): Healgraft, Graftide-M, Ceptimmun

Life-threatening

Azathioprine

Brand(s): Thioprinz, Lazorin, Azarid

Serious

Mercaptopurine

Brand(s): Purinetone, 6-MP, Captomer

Serious

Carbamazepine

Brand(s): Antep

Minor

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Patient concerns

Diabetic foot abnormal diabetic Please advice right solution

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Good diabetic control to be achieved

Antybtic for diabetic foot wound

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Needs to see the patient

Diabetic feet,callus in right foot sole

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is easy to maintain sugar levels.You should have dedication to do regular exercise and maintain your calories intake which your diabetic educator have be told.As only medicine can't help for long time.secondly you you take proper dose of medicine which doctor has adjusted for you as per your reports.thirdly time visit to doctor and do all routine investigations.

I am suffering from diabetes mellitus since 3 yrs and bipolar affective disorder since 25yrs .I am weighing 82 kg. I was on biphasic insulin in dosage of 22IU before breakfast and 16 IU before dinner along with metformin 500mg SR twice daily which is gradually tapered to 4. IU breakfast and 3 IU dinner along with metformin 500 mg SR twice daily keeping blood sugar in control rage with fasting blood sugar average 94 mg dl and PP 135 mg dl and random at 160 mg dl and HBA1C at 6.0. I was on olanzapine 10 mg HS for starting 15yrs them on parlipadone 6mg HS and Sulpitac 200mg HS for subsequent 2yrs . Now on amisulpride 400 HS . since 5 yrs and my bipolar illness is in remission Both my parents are non diabetic whereas father aging 70 yrs has undergone angioplasty for heart problem. I accept fats only for garnishing and take skimmed milk . My lipid profile, KFT, LFT, CBC , vit D and Vit B12 are within normal range What will i further do to live a long healthy life and take which medicines and precautions. I have no complaints at present and my libido is normal. Only i frequently suffer from fungl infection which is manageable with topical antifungals.

Dr. Ashwin Porwal

Internal Medicine

do good foot care as you are diabeticnever walk bare foot

User feedback

Patients taking Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel

Once A Day

85%

Twice A Day

10%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Eugraf Gel for?

Others

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

54%

Excellent

33%

Average

12%

What were the side-effects while using Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel?

No Side Effec*

50%

Skin irritati*

33%

Pain

17%

*No Side Effect, Skin irritation

How do you take Eugraf Gel?

With or witho*

50%

Empty stomach

25%

With food

25%

*With or without food

Please rate Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel on price

Expensive

92%

Average

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References

Hong J, Jung H, Kim Y. Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) to Enhance Healing for Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2006;56(4):394-98. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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Eugraf 60mcg/gm Gel

Product introduction

Uses of Eugraf Gel

Benefits of Eugraf Gel

In Diabetic foot ulcers

Side effects of Eugraf Gel

Common side effects of Eugraf

How to use Eugraf Gel

How Eugraf Gel works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Eugraf Gel?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Interaction with drugs

Patient concerns

User feedback

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References

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