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Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

Name: Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel
SKU: tube of 5 gm Ophthalmic Gel
Price: 92.25 INR
Availability: InStock

by Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt CompositionGanciclovir (1.5mg)

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(tube of 5 gm Ophthalmic Gel)

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Introduction to Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

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.

Safety Advice for Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

No interaction found/established

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.

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.

Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel.

No interaction found/established

How Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel works

Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel is an antiviral medication which treats viral infections of the eye. It works by preventing the multiplication of the virus on the surface of your eyeball (cornea). This stops the production of new viruses and clears up your eye infection.

Side Effects Of Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

Eye irritation

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FAQ's on Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

Does Gancigel cover hsv (hepes simplex virus)?

Yes, Gancigel may be used to treat hsv (hepes simplex virus)

Is Gancigel a vesicant/ antibiotic?

No, Gancigel is not a vesicant/ an antibiotic

Is Gancigel a chemotherapy drug?

Yes, Gancigel is a chemotherapy used for the treatment of viral infections. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer

Is Gancigel nephrotoxic?

Yes, Gancigel is known to have nephrotoxicity (toxic to kidneys)

How does Gancigel cause myelosuppression?

Gancigel is directly toxic to colony forming stem cells inside bone marrow which is responsible for RBCs, WBCs and platelets formation, thereby causing myelosuppression.

Is ganciclovir a protease inhibitor?

No, ganciclovir is not a protease inhibitor it belongs to synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antivirals

Is Gancigel?

Yes, Gancigel is dialyzabl

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