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Vancocin (Vancomycin Hydrochloride) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VANCOCIN CAPSULES are indicated for the treatment of C. difficile-associated diarrhea. VANCOCIN CAPSULES are also used for the treatment of enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant strains). Parenteral administration of vancomycin is not effective for the above infections; therefore, VANCOCIN CAPSULES must be given orally for these infections.

Orally administered VANCOCIN is not effective for other types of infections.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of VANCOCIN CAPSULES and other antibacterial drugs, VANCOCIN CAPSULES should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Dosage and Administration

Adults

VANCOCIN CAPSULES are used in treating C. difficile-associated diarrhea and staphylococcal enterocolitis.

  • C. difficile-associated diarrhea: The recommended dose is 125 mg administered orally 4 times daily for 10 days.
  • Staphylococcal enterocolitis: Total daily dosage is 500 mg to 2 g administered orally in 3 or 4 divided doses for 7 to 10 days.

Pediatric Patients

The usual daily dosage is 40 mg/kg in 3 or 4 divided doses for 7 to 10 days. The total daily dosage should not exceed 2 g.

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

VANCOCIN 125 mg* CAPSULES have an opaque blue cap and opaque brown body imprinted with “3125” on the cap and “VANCOCIN HCL 125 MG” on the body in white ink.

VANCOCIN 250 mg* CAPSULES have an opaque blue cap and opaque lavender body imprinted with “3126” on the cap and “VANCOCIN HCL 250 MG” on the body in white ink.

*Equivalent to vancomycin.

HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

VANCOCIN CAPSULES are available in:

The 125 mg* capsules have an opaque blue cap and opaque brown body imprinted with “3125” on the cap and “VANCOCIN HCL 125 MG” on the body in white ink.  A carton contains 2 blister packs. Each blister pack contains 10 capsules for a total of 20 capsules per carton.  NDC 66593-3125-2 (PU3125)

The 250 mg* capsules have an opaque blue cap and opaque lavender body imprinted with “3126” on the cap and “VANCOCIN HCL 250 MG” on the body in white ink.  A carton contains 2 blister packs. Each blister pack contains 10 capsules for a total of 20 capsules per carton. NDC 66593-3126-2 (PU3126)

Store at controlled room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C).

*Equivalent to vancomycin.

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