Ganciclovir is a cytomegalovirus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor sold in the U.S. under 3 brand and generic names, for aids-related opportunistic infections and cytomegalovirus retinitis. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Zirgan (application NDA022211). Other ganciclovir products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
The recommended dosage 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. Apply 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. ( 2 )
Most common adverse reactions reported in patients were blurred vision (60%), eye irritation (20%), punctate keratitis (5%), and conjunctival hyperemia (5%). Most common adverse reactions were blurred vision (60%), eye irritation (20%), punctate keratitis (5%), and conjunctival hyperemia (5%). ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
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Imprint codes, colour and shape from the FDA’s labelling data. Match the imprint on your pill — or search any imprint.
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| E114 | 450 mg | pink | oval | — |
| H;96 | 450 mg | pink | oval | — |
Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
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