Vancocin HCl Pulvules (Oral)

Generic name:vancomycin (oral route) [ van-koe-MYE-sin ]
Drug class:Glycopeptide antibiotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 11, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Firvanq
• Vancocin HCl Pulvules

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution
• Capsule
• Powder for Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Glycopeptide

Uses for Vancocin HCl Pulvules

Vancomycin, when taken by mouth, is used to treat Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (also called C diff). C diff is a type of bacteria that causes severe diarrhea. Oral vancomycin is also used to treat enterocolitis caused by a certain bacteria (eg, Staphylococcus aureus).

Vancomycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. It will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Vancocin HCl Pulvules

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of vancomycin in children. Safety and efficacy have been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of vancomycin in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving vancomycin.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often yo...