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Zirgan Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ganciclovir 0.15%; ophthalmic gel; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Nucleoside analogue.
How Supplied
Gel—5g
Manufacturer
Zirgan Indications
Indications
Acute herpetic keratitis (dendritic ulcers).
Zirgan Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 5 times daily (every 3 hours while awake) until corneal ulcer heals, then 1 drop 3 times daily for 7 days.
Zirgan Contraindications
Not Applicable
Zirgan Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zirgan Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Remove contact lenses during therapy. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Zirgan Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zirgan Interactions
Not Applicable
Zirgan Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Blurred vision, eye irritation, punctate keratitis, conjunctival hyperemia.
Zirgan Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zirgan Note
Not Applicable
Zirgan Patient Counseling
See Literature
