Vira-G 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.

Vira-G Eye Gel is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Vira-G Ophthalmic Gel

Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Vira-G Ophthalmic Gel

In Cytomegalovirus Infection

Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may affect people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Vira-G 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 Vira-G 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 Vira-G

Eye irritation

How to use Vira-G 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 Vira-G Ophthalmic Gel works

Vira-G 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vira-G Eye Gel 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

Vira-G Eye Gel 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

Vira-G Eye Gel 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 Vira-G Eye Gel.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Patient concerns

Thank u Mamdam but I am so confused because one lady doctor in Nagpur tell me that No conceive baby and she taking tablet tourchnil but infection igg nothing less because my husband working in Raipur so I decided to new doctor in raipur and he tell me same your note is no problems . so plz guide me

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Yes no problem in conceiving with Ig G infection.

Itchy throat, running nose. Constant sneezing, throat infection

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

take tab cetrizine 10 g once a day for three days and steam

FAQs

Is Vira-G Eye Gel effective?

Vira-G 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 Vira-G Eye Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Vira-G Eye Gel?

No, you should not stop using Vira-G 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 Vira-G Eye Gel avoided?

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

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Vira-G Eye Gel?

Keep Vira-G 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 Vira-G Eye Gel safe?

Vira-G 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.

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Marketer details

Name: Pharmatak Opthalmics Pvt Ltd

Address: 50-52, The Discovery, Dattapada Road, Borivali (E), Mumbai – 400 066, Maharashtra

Country of origin: India

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