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Vancomycin

Vancomycin (Vancocin) is an antibiotic capsule used for gut infections caused by specific bacteria, including Clostridioides difficile and Staphylococcus aureus. This page lists the one formulation available in the MedicForce catalogue.

Vancomycin Capsules

Clostridioides Difficile-associated Diarrhoea

250mg

Vancomycin capsules for Clostridioides difficile diarrhoea and staphylococcal enterocolitis. It stays in the gut to act on the infection.

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Key points

  • Vancomycin is an antibiotic that works by disrupting the bacterial cell wall, stopping bacteria from multiplying.
  • The 250mg capsule is the only form listed in this catalogue.
  • Vancocin is the originator brand; the generic capsule contains the same 250mg active ingredient.

What Vancomycin is used for

Vancomycin is listed for Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea and Staphylococcal Enterocolitis. The capsule is swallowed and releases the antibiotic in the gut, where the infection sits. Antibiotics covers many types of bacterial treatment, and this form of vancomycin acts on digestive infections.

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