VANCOCIN HCL

Drug Name: VANCOCIN HCL

VANCOCIN HCL DESCRIPTION:
VANCOMYCIN - ORAL SOLUTION (vank-oh-MY-sin)

COMMON VANCOCIN HCL BRAND NAME(S):
Vancocin

VANCOCIN HCL SIDE EFFECTS:
Indigestion or stomach ache may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: difficulty hearing, fever, chills. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE VANCOCIN HCL:
VANCOCIN HCL: Take VANCOCIN HCL by mouth as directed usually three to four times a day for 7 to 10 days. The dose of oral solution may be diluted in 1 ounce of water to improve the taste. For best results, take each dose at evenly spaced intervals around the clock. This will ensure a constant level of medication in your blood. Take VANCOCIN HCL for the full time prescribed. Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in a reinfection.

VANCOCIN HCL USES:
VANCOCIN HCL is an antibiotic used to treat infections.

VANCOCIN HCL PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, stomach or intestinal problems, hearing problems, allergies you may have. Vancomycin should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. VANCOCIN HCL is excreted into breast milk. Because the effects on a nursing infant are not known consult your doctor before you breast feed.

VANCOCIN HCL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, including: aminoglyco- sides (e.g., gentamicin, neomycin), amphotericin B, other antibiotics, live vaccines. If you will be undergoing treatment requiring anesthesia, tell the doctor/dentist you have been using vancomycin Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

VANCOCIN HCL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

VANCOCIN HCL NOTES:
VANCOCIN HCL has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

MISSED VANCOCIN HCL DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

VANCOCIN HCL STORAGE:
Store VANCOCIN HCL in the refrigerator. Discard any unused medication after 14 days.