Vancocin

Generic: Vancomycin Hydrochloride Oral solution, Vancocin 250mg/5ml Powder for Solution, Vancocin 500mg/6ml Powder for Solution
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Vancomycin Hydrochloride Oral solution

What is this medicine?

VANCOMYCIN (van koe MYE sin) is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections in the bowel. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

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How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early. Read More ›

Vancocin can be used to treat the following conditions:

    • endocarditis prophylaxis

    Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

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    What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

    Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

    • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

    • breathing difficulty

    • change in amount, color of urine

    • change in hearing

    • dizziness

    • fever, infection

    • redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

    • unusual bleeding or bruising

    • unusually weak or tired

    Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

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    What may interact with this medicine?

    • cholestyramine

    • colestipol

    • vancomycin injection

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    What if I miss a dose?

    If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

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    Where should I keep my medicine?

    Keep out of the reach of children.

    After this medicine is mixed by your pharmacist, store it in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days.

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    What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

    They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

    • dehydration

    • inflammatory bowel disease

    • kidney disease

    • other chronic illness

    • an unusual or allergic reaction to vancomycin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

    • pregnant or trying to get pregnant

    • breast-feeding

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    What should I watch for while using this medicine?

    Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms.

    Avoid taking this medicine within 3 or 4 hours of taking cholestyramine or colestipol.

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    Who should not take Vancocin?

    Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:

    breast-feeding, colitis, diarrhea, geriatric, GI disease, infants, inflammatory bowel disease, neonatal prematurity, neonates, pregnancy, pseudomembranous colitis, ulcerative colitis

    Generic: Vancomycin Hydrochloride Oral solution , Vancocin 250mg/5ml Powder for Solution , Vancocin 500mg/6ml Powder for Solution

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