Zirgan

Zirgan is used to treat eye infections caused by herpes simplex virus. There are currently no generic versions of this drug on the U.S. market. The average Zirgan price for 0.15% ophthalmic gel is around $383 for a supply of 5 grams. However, you can use our free OptionRx coupon card to save significantly on Zirgan prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

• Zirgan

• AK-Poly-Bac
• AzaSite
• Bacitracin
• Bacitracin-Polymyxin B
• Besivance
• Betadine Ophthalmic Prep
• Bleph-10
• Cefuroxime Sodium-NaCl
• Ciloxan
• Ciprofloxacin HCl
• Erythromycin
• Garamycin
• Gatifloxacin
• Gentak
• Gentamicin Sulfate
• Ilotycin
• Klarity-A
• levoFLOXacin
• mitoMYcin
• Mitosol
• Moxeza
• Moxifloxacin HCl
• Moxifloxacin HCl (2X Day)
• Moxifloxacin HCl-BSS
• Natacyn
• Neo-Polycin
• Neomycin-Bacitracin Zn-Polymyx
• Neomycin-Polymyxin-Gramicidin
• Neosporin
• Ocuflox
• Ofloxacin
• Polycin
• Polycin B
• Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim
• Polytrim
• Povidone-Iodine
• Romycin
• Sulfacetamide Sodium
• Tobramycin
• Tobramycin-Vancomycin HCl
• Tobrex
• Trifluridine
• Triple Antibiotic
• Vancomycin HCl
• Vigamox
• Viroptic
• Vitrasert
• Xdemvy
• Zirgan
• Zymaxid

• Gel/Jelly
• Drop

• Into the eye

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

This medicine is not for long-term use.

Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Do not touch the eye dropper tip to any surface. This will help keep the medicine as germ-free as possible.

Do not wear contact lenses until your infection is gone.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ganciclovir.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. This will prevent more eye irritation.

Your eye doctor will want to examine your eye(s) at regular visits to make sure the medicine is working properly and is not causing unwanted effects.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Redness of the white part of eyes or inside of eyelids.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. This will prevent more eye irritation.

Your eye doctor will want to examine your eye(s) at regular visits to make sure the medicine is working properly and is not causing unwanted effects.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Painful irritation of the clear front part of the eye.
• Blurred vision.
• Redness of the white part of eyes or inside of eyelids.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Red, sore eyes.