Clygan Eye Ointment

Ganciclovir (1.5mg)

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Clygan 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.

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General Information

Contains

Ganciclovir (1.5mg)

Marketer

Indoco Remedies Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Clygan 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 Clygan Eye Ointment

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Clygan Eye Ointment

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may affect people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Clygan 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 Clygan 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 Clygan

Eye irritation

How to use Clygan 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 Clygan Eye Ointment works

Clygan 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.

Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clygan 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

Clygan 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

Clygan 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 Clygan Eye Ointment.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is Clygan Eye Ointment effective?

Clygan 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 Clygan Eye Ointment too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Clygan Eye Ointment?

No, you should not stop using Clygan 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 Clygan Eye Ointment avoided?

Use of Clygan Eye Ointment should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Clygan Eye Ointment or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Clygan Eye Ointment for the first time, consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Clygan Eye Ointment?

Keep Clygan 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 Clygan Eye Ointment safe?

Clygan 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)

References

Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1603-605.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 851-52.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 613-14.
Ganciclovir. Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire: Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2000 [revised 10 Jan. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Indoco Remedies Ltd
Address: Indoco House, 166 CST Road, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098, INDIA

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Clygan Eye Ointment

Benefits of Clygan Eye Ointment

Side effects of Clygan Eye Ointment

How to use Clygan Eye Ointment

How Clygan Eye Ointment works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Clygan Eye Ointment effective?

I feel better now, can I stop using Clygan Eye Ointment?

In which conditions is the use of Clygan Eye Ointment avoided?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Clygan Eye Ointment?

Is Clygan Eye Ointment safe?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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References

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