Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment
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Product introduction
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment 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.
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment 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.
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment 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.
Uses of Gancor Eye Ointment
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
Benefits of Gancor Eye Ointment
In Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may affect people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment 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.
Side effects of Gancor Eye Ointment
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gancor
- Eye irritation
How to use Gancor Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How Gancor Eye Ointment works
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment 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 Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Gancor Eye Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment effective?
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
I feel better now, can I stop using Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment?
No, you should not stop using Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. Remember, your symptoms may improve and you may feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence, prevent complete healing.
In which conditions is the use of Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment avoided?
Use of Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment for the first time, consult your doctor.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment?
Keep Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.
Is Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment safe?
Gancor 0.15% Eye Ointment is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Use it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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Country of origin: India
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