XOVIRAL Sterile Ophthalmic Gel
Therapeutic Class
Antiviral
Indications
Xoviral Ophthalmic Gel is indicated for the treatment of acute herpetic keratitis (dendritic ulcers).
Chemical Composition
Each gram gel contains Ganciclovir USP 1.5 mg
Packaging
Each tube contains 5 g of Sterile Ophthalmic Gel
Dosage & Administration
Instil 1 drop in the affected eye 5 times per day (approximately every 3 hours while awake) until the corneal ulcer heals and then 1 drop 3 times per day for 7 days
Side Effects
The most common adverse reactions reported in patients are blurred vision, eye irritation, punctate keratitis and conjunctival hyperemia