What is the use of ganciclovir ophthalmic gel?

About ganciclovir eye gel

How does ganciclovir work?

Ganciclovir works by slowing the growth of the CMV virus. It helps control CMV retinitis and decrease the risk of blindness. It also helps prevent the spread of infection to other areas of the body.

What is Trifluridine ophthalmic solution used for?

TRIFLURIDINE (trye FLURE i deen) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat eye infections caused by a virus, such as herpes infection.

What are the side effects of ophthalmic antiviral medications?

hives, itching, rash, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, mouth, throat, or tongue. new or worsening red, watery eyes, eye sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or pain around the eye.

What kind of eye gel is ganciclovir used for?

Ganciclovir is an antiviral eye gel which is used to treat eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Do you have to wear contact lenses with ganciclovir?

Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel contains 0.15% of ganciclovir in a sterile preserved topical ophthalmic gel. None. Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel is indicated for topical ophthalmic use only. Patients should not wear contact lenses if they have signs or symptoms of herpetic keratitis or during the course of therapy with Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel.

When did Zirgan ganciclovir gel become available?

See full prescribing information for ZIRGAN. ZIRGAN (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel) 0.15%. Initial U.S. Approval: 1989. INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZIRGAN is a topical ophthalmic antiviral that is indicated for the treatment of acute herpetic keratitis (dendritic ulcers).

How often should you take ganciclovir for corneal ulcer?

The recommended dosing regimen for Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel is 1 drop in the affected eye 5 times per day (approximately every 3 hours while awake) until the corneal ulcer heals, and then 1 drop 3 times per day for 7 days. Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel contains 0.15% of ganciclovir in a sterile preserved topical ophthalmic gel. None.