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How do you use Zirgan?

Do not wear contact lenses while using Zirgan. Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin. Tilt your head back and drop drug into the eye. After use, keep your eyes closed. Put pressure on the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes. This keeps the drug in your eye.

What is Zirgan ophthalmic gel used for?

Zirgan is an antiviral medicine. It slows the growth and spread of the cytomegalovirus (CMV). Zirgan ophthalmic gel is used to treat eye ulcers caused by the herpes simplex virus in adults and children at least 2 years old. Zirgan is not a cure for CMV or herpes.

Can I use Zirgan ophthalmic gel If I am allergic to ganciclovir?

Zirgan ophthalmic gel is used to treat eye ulcers caused by the herpes simplex virus in adults and children at least 2 years old. Zirgan is not a cure for CMV or herpes. This medication will not treat symptoms of these infections in any other part of the body. You should not use Zirgan if you are allergic to ganciclovir or acyclovir (Zovirax).

What does Zirgan (ganciclovir) do?

Zirgan (ganciclovir) is an antiviral that stops the herpes virus from making DNA and replicating. What are the side effects of Zirgan (ganciclovir)? The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication.

How is Zirgan supplied?

How is Zirgan supplied ZIRGAN ® is supplied as 5 grams of a sterile, preserved, clear, colorless, topical ophthalmic gel containing 0.15% of ganciclovir in a polycoated aluminum tube with a white polyethylene tip and cap and protective band NDC 24208-535-35.

What is Zirgan & how does it work?

ZIRGAN contains the active ingredient, ganciclovir, which is a guanosine derivative that, upon phosphorylation, inhibits DNA replication by herpes simplex viruses (HSV).

What Is Zirgan

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Zirgan Information

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