Zirgan is an antiviral drug that is an analog of acyclovir and is intended for topical application in ophthalmic practice.
Its activity is manifested in relation to such viruses as Herpes simplex I and II type, Varicella zoster, Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus.
Due to its composition, this drug is able to quickly penetrate into the structure of viral cells and destroy them.
- 1. Instructions for using
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- side effects 3.
- condition and retention periods 4.
- price 5.
- analogues 6.
- reviews 7. Conclusion
- 8. Useful video
Instruction for use
Indications
Zirgan is used to get rid of superficial keratitis in an acute form, the occurrence of which was provoked by a herpetic virus.
The following picture shows a list of manifestations of keratitis, which will help to get rid of the medicine:
Form, composition
| Form | In pharmacies, the above medication can be found in the form of an eye gel. It is sold in a 5-gram tube with a tip, closed with a plastic cap. The tube is packed in a cardboard box |
| Active substance | 1,5 milligram ganciclovir |
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How to use
Gel Siergan should be injected into the lower bag of the conjunctiva one drop, up to five times a day. The therapy should be continued until the cornea of the damaged eye is fully restored.
After this, the gel is applied one drop three times a day for a week. The duration of the full therapeutic course should not be more than three weeks.
When using Zirgan gel, patients should be extremely cautious. Do not allow the product to enter the skin.
If the patient wears contact lenses, they must be removed before the gel can be inserted, and it can only be installed after fifteen minutes.
In the period of treatment, Zirgan should consume as much liquid as possible in order to accelerate the process of excretion of all components of this medicine from the body.
Interaction with other drugs
At present, there is no precise data on the possibility of using the above-described drug at the same time as other medicines.
Side effects of
The most common side effects when using Zirgan are:
- Tingling and burning sensations in the eyes.
- Appearance of mottled keratitis.
- Decreased visual clarity.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Hyperemia of the eye.
Some patients also noted such adverse reactions as:
- dry mouth;
- drowsiness;
- is nervous;
- manifestations of hepatitis;
- arrhythmia;
- pain in the back and lower back;
- dizziness;
- chills.
If, during the treatment of Zirgan, the patient experiences visual impairment, he should avoid transport management and work with complex mechanisms.
Patients suffering from these symptoms should immediately seek advice from the oculist.
Contraindications
Zirgan is not recommended for children under twelve years of age, pregnant and lactating women, as well as individuals who are characterized by excessive sensitivity to the active ingredients of this medication.
Do not use this gel in the treatment of cytomegalovirus infections of the retina. Patients with immunodeficiency need to be very careful when using Zirgan.
When pregnant
Use Zirgan during the waiting period of the child and breastfeeding is strictly prohibited.
As the genotoxicity of this drug was discovered as a result of animal experiments, it is recommended that all tested men and women of reproductive age should use proven contraceptive methods during the application of the gel, and within three months after completion of therapy.
. Conditions and storage times.
. Store the above-described preparation in a sheltered place at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees Celsius.
The shelf life of the gel is three years from the production date, however, after printing the tube, it can only be used for four weeks. It is impossible to freeze Zingar.
If the gel will lose its physico-chemical properties, which can manifest itself in its thickening or dilution, heterogeneity or discoloration, it is not recommended to use it.
Price
Average price in Russia
Approximate cost of eye gel Zirgan on the territory of Russia is 850 rubles.
Average cost in Ukraine
In pharmacies located on the territory of Ukraine, gel Zirgan will cost the buyer about 800 hryvnia.
Analogues of
There are several drugs that have a similar mechanism of action with the gel of Zirgan. Among them we can distinguish:
- Acyclovir;
- Virollex;
- Bonaphoton;
- Floxal;
- Stillavit;
- Zovirax;
- Blepharogel.
Reviews
Gel Zirgan managed to win a good reputation among both doctors and patients, the vast majority of which noted its high efficiency.
If you want to see the real opinions of people who used this drug, you can find them at the end of the article.
Conclusion
- Zirgan is a medical preparation with antiviral effect;
- It is produced in the form of an eye gel and is used to relieve acute keratitis caused by the herpes virus;
- This gel can not be used by children under the age of twelve, as well as to pregnant and lactating women;
- Gel Siergan is dispensed only by prescription, and it can be used only after consulting a doctor;
- There are some analogues of this eye gel;
- The effectiveness of Zirgan is recognized by both patients and doctors.
Useful video
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