Vitravene 250mg Capsule

Ganciclovir (250mg)

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Vitravene 250mg Capsule 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. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 24 Jul 2025 | 02:38 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Ganciclovir (250mg)

Marketer

Taj Pharma India Ltd

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Product introduction

Vitravene 250mg Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Vitravene Capsule

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Vitravene Capsule

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection which may have no symptoms at all or may have symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may show symptoms involving the eyes, brain, or other internal organs. This virus is spread through sexual and nonsexual contact with body secretions in people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Vitravene 250mg Capsule helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. Keep taking it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Vitravene Capsule

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 Vitravene

Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash

How to use Vitravene Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Vitravene 250mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Vitravene Capsule works

Vitravene 250mg Capsule is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vitravene 250mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vitravene 250mg Capsule 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

Vitravene 250mg Capsule 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

Vitravene 250mg Capsule 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 Vitravene 250mg Capsule.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vitravene 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vitravene 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Vitravene 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vitravene 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vitravene with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

Moderate

Amphotericin B (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Amphotericin B may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Moderate

Amphotericin B (Vaginal Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Amphotericin B may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Moderate

Cidofovir (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Frequently asked questions

Is Vitravene 250mg Capsule effective?

Vitravene 250mg Capsule 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 Vitravene 250mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I forget to take a dose of Vitravene 250mg Capsule?

If you forget a dose of Vitravene 250mg Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Vitravene 250mg Capsule safe?

Vitravene 250mg Capsule is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take 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.

Can I stop taking Vitravene 250mg Capsule when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Vitravene 250mg Capsule without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Vitravene 250mg Capsule?

Before starting treatment with Vitravene 250mg Capsule, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before starting treatment with Vitravene 250mg Capsule to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

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.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Taj Pharma India Ltd
Address: first floor, 15-6-108 afzal gunj, hyderabad, telangana 500012

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Vitravene Capsule

Benefits of Vitravene Capsule

Side effects of Vitravene Capsule

How to use Vitravene Capsule

How Vitravene Capsule works

All substitutes for Vitravene 250mg Capsule

Gavir 250 Capsule

Natclovir 250 Capsule

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Amphotericin B (Injection Route)

Amphotericin B (Vaginal Route)

Cidofovir (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Vitravene 250mg Capsule effective?

What if I forget to take a dose of Vitravene 250mg Capsule?

Is Vitravene 250mg Capsule safe?

Can I stop taking Vitravene 250mg Capsule when I feel better?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Vitravene 250mg Capsule?

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