Medicine guide

Vitrasert Implant

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Active substance
Ganciclovir
Made by
Dr. Gerhard Mann, Chem.-Pharm. Fabrik GmbH..

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

What it is for

  • The Vitrasert implant is indicated for the local treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (See 4.4. Special warnings and special precautions for use).

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

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Details

Made byDr. Gerhard Mann, Chem.-Pharm. Fabrik GmbH..
Active substanceGanciclovir
Used inAntibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
ClassificationJ05AB06 · Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Authorised on1997-03-18
Last updated by the regulator2002-05-13
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/000120

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).