Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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MRP: ₹ 159
Packing: 5.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Ganciclovir (1.5mg)
Brand: Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Cytomegalovirus Infection

Description

Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation
It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis
Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel is for external use only
Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine
Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it
Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
It may cause eye irritation immediately following application
However, this side effect is temporary and usually subsides on its own
Inform your doctor if it persists for a longer duration
Do not wear contact lenses while using this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	No interaction found/established
Kidney:	No interaction found/established
Driving:	UNSAFE: Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	No interaction found/established
Drug Action:	Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Therapeutic class:	OPHTHAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Nucleoside analog

Uses

Uses of Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

In Cytomegalovirus Infection Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may affect people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant
Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel helps treat cytomegalovirus infection in the eyes by preventing multiplication of the infection-causing virus
Keep using the medicine as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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