Vanlid 500mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Vanlid 500mg Tablet

Vancomycin(500mg)

food interaction for Vanlid Tablet

alcohol interaction for Vanlid Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Vanlid Tablet

lactation interaction for Vanlid Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Vanlid 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
Consuming alcohol with Vanlid 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Vanlid 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vanlid 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Vanlid 500mg Tablet

Vancomycin(500mg)

Vanlid tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.

How vanlid tablet works

Vanlid 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Common side effects of vanlid tablet

Renal injury, Breathlessness, Vomiting, Nausea, Decreased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Ringing in ear, Phlebitis, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Flatulence, Hearing loss, Renal toxicity, Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Headache, Fever, Peripheral edema, Fatigue, Urinary tract infection, Back pain, Red man syndrome

SUBSTITUTES FOR Vanlid Tablet

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Vanlid Tablet

  • You  have been prescribed Vancomycin for the treatment of diarrhea and inflammation of intestine caused by bacteria called Clostridium difficile.
  • Do not use it for any other types of diarrhea or bacterial infections.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Take your medicine with plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing function while you are taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Vanlid 500mg Tablet

Vancomycin

Q. How long does Vanlid 500mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Vanlid 500mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)