Gansecure Eye Gel

Ganciclovir (1.5mg)

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Gansecure Eye Gel 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.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Mar 2026 | 04:24 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Ganciclovir (1.5mg)

Marketer

Micro Labs Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

Preservative

Benzalkonium chloride

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Product introduction

Gansecure Eye Gel 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 Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

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. Gansecure Eye Gel 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 Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

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 Gansecure

Eye irritation

How to use Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel works

Gansecure Eye Gel 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.

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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

The safety of Gansecure Eye Gel during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gansecure Eye Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Gansecure Eye Gel may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Gansecure Eye Gel.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is Gansecure Eye Gel effective?

Gansecure Eye Gel 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 Gansecure Eye Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Gansecure Eye Gel?

No, you should not stop using Gansecure Eye Gel 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 Gansecure Eye Gel avoided?

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

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gansecure Eye Gel?

Keep Gansecure Eye Gel 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 Gansecure Eye Gel safe?

Gansecure Eye Gel 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

Hypoxanthines

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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Marketer details

Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA

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Country of origin: India

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Gansecure Eye Gel

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Preservative

Product introduction

Uses of Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

Benefits of Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

Side effects of Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

How to use Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel

How Gansecure Ophthalmic Gel works

All substitutes for Gansecure Eye Gel

Virson Ophthalmic Gel

Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Gansecure Eye Gel effective?

I feel better now, can I stop using Gansecure Eye Gel?

In which conditions is the use of Gansecure Eye Gel avoided?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gansecure Eye Gel?

Is Gansecure Eye Gel safe?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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