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Vanlid 250 MG Capsule

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsVancomycin
Description
Vanlid 250 MG Capsule is used for the treatment of clostridium difficile associated colitis (an infection of the intestine) characterized by watery diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, dehydration, loss of appetite, etc. It is also used to treat enterocolitis, an inflammation of the inner linings on both the small intestine and the colon caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Vanlid 250 MG Capsule

  • Dry mouth
  • Fever
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Drowsiness
  • Increased thirst
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rapid weight gain
  • Headache
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Excessive air or gas in stomach

Uses of Vanlid 250 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Clostridium difficile associated colitis
  • Enterocolitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to vancomycin or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Impaired kidney function

This medicine may increase the risk of kidney injury, especially in the elderly population. The dose of this medicine should be adjusted based on the creatinine clearance (CrCl). Any signs and symptoms of kidney injury like fluid accumulation, weight gain should be reported to the doctor.

Drug-resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ketorolac

Live vaccines

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine kills and stops the growth of bacteria in the intestines.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Glycopeptide antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Vancomycin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 24 April 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a604038.html

[Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 26 February 2019]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a078d9c2-f89c-4f9f-8ded-60ffb2983c3f

Vanlid Capsules [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2019 [cited 5 November 2019]. Available from:

https://ciplamed.com/content/vanlid-capsules
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Nov 2019

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