About cenegermin bkbj
Recombinant human nerve growth factor
Used for
- Treats neurotrophic keratitis, a rare corneal disease involving reduced corneal sensation and poor healing.
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) six times daily, about two hours apart, for eight weeks.
Usual dose in children
Not established for children.
Common side effects
- Eye pain
- Eye redness
- Eye inflammation
- Increased tearing
Important warnings
- For use in the eyes only.
- Remove contact lenses before each dose; reinsert after 15 minutes.
- Wait at least 15 minutes before using other eye drops.
- Temporary blurred vision can affect activities requiring clear sight.
Pregnancy
Limited information; use during pregnancy has not been well studied.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether it passes into breast milk; effects on a nursing infant are unclear.
Interactions
- No specific medicine interactions are established; separate other eye drops by at least 15 minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.