Ganciclovir Eye Preparations

• Stinging or burning sensation
• Blurred vision
• Redness
• Eye irritation

These symptoms are usually mild and will subside after some time. Check with your healthcare professional if these conditions are severe or do not improve.

If you experience blurred vision, do not drive or operate any machinery until your vision is clear.

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes around your eyes or over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

Inform your healthcare professional if:

• You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.

For men and women of childbearing age, birth control measures should be used. In addition, men using ganciclovir are advised to use a barrier contraceptive (e.g. condom) during treatment and for up to three months after completing treatment.