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Medicines ganciclovirQuestion & answer

ganciclovir · Medicine question

Is ganciclovir eye gel an antibiotic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is an antiviral that acts against herpes viruses; it does not treat bacterial eye infections.

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Virganemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9

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