Virgan

Virgan

ganciclovir

Manufacturer:

Farmila-Thea Farmaceutici S.P.A

Distributor:

Stada
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ganciclovir
Indications/Uses
Treatment of certain superficial & viral eye infections (cornea).
Dosage/Direction for Use
1 drop 3-5 times daily. Duration of treatment not exceeding 21 days.
Special Precautions
Do not swallow. Avoid touching the eye or eyelids w/ the tip of the dropper. Contains benzalkonium Cl which may cause eye irritation & discolor soft contact lenses. Avoid contact w/ soft contact lenses. If using other medicine applied in the eye, wait for 15 min in between. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not use in pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Transient burning or stinging sensations. Inflammation of the cornea (superficial punctuate keratitis).
MIMS Class
Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics
ATC Classification
S01AD09 - ganciclovir ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives, antivirals. Used in the treatment of eye infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Virgan ophth gel 1.5 mg/g
Packing/Price
5 g x 1's
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