Vancomycin Capsules
Vancomycin capsules for Clostridioides difficile diarrhoea and staphylococcal enterocolitis. It stays in the gut to act on the infection.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Vancomycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 250mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Vancomycin Capsules vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Vancomycin Capsules details
- Alternative names
- vancocin
- Therapeutic class
- Glycopeptide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; taste changes
- Moderate side effects
- mild abdominal pain; diarrhoea; flatulence
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aminoglycosides; Furosemide; Metformin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Contraindications
severe renal failure (requires therapeutic drug monitoring); hypersensitivity to vancomycin
Serious side effects
nephrotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; ototoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; red man syndrome (if infused rapidly), requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Vancomycin capsules for Clostridioides difficile diarrhoea and staphylococcal enterocolitis. It stays in the gut to act on the infection.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine, preventing peptidoglycan cross-linking in susceptible gram-positive bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Vancomycin Capsules is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Vancomycin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.