Medicine guide

Vistide

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Active substance
Cidofovir
Made by
Gilead Sciences International Limited

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Vistide is indicated for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and without renal dysfunction. Vistide should be used only when other agents are considered unsuitable.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byGilead Sciences International Limited
Active substanceCidofovir
Used inAntibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
ClassificationJ05AB12 · Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Authorised on1997-04-23
Last updated by the regulator2015-01-19
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/000121

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).