Generic name

Treatment

Infection

Category

Antivirals

Sub category

Topical

Preservative agents

• Benzalkonium chloride

Composition

• Ophthalmic gel containing 1.5 mg/g ganciclovir
• Carbomer
• Sorbitol

Format

5g tube

Dosage

EYEZIRGAN should be administered topically to the affected eye(s) approximately every three hours while awake. 1 drop 5 times a day until complete re-epithelialization of the cornea then 1 drop 3 times a day for 7 days. The duration of treatment usually does not exceed 21 days.

Covered by RAMQ?

Remarks

• Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment with EYEZIRGAN
• Men taking EYEZIRGAN should use barrier contraceptive methods during treatment and for up to three months after treatment

Age according to official indications

18 years

Age according to clinical data

18 years