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Vancomycin (By mouth)

Vancomycin (van-koe-MYE-sin)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to vancomycin.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, open, or chew it.
Shake the oral liquid well before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
You may mix the oral liquid dose with 2 tablespoons of water. You may add a flavoring syrup to improve the taste of the medicine.
Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the capsules at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Store the oral liquid in a refrigerator for up to 14 days. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days, or if the liquid becomes cloudy or has particles in it.

Some medicines can affect how vancomycin works. Tell your doctor if you are using an aminoglycoside antibiotic (including amikacin, gentamicin, or streptomycin).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, hearing problems, or other bowel problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Kidney problems
- Hearing problems
- Serious skin reactions, including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), and linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD)
Use this medicine only to treat the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use it for any infection or condition that has not been checked by your doctor. This medicine will not treat the flu or the common cold.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Bloody urine, change in how much or how often you urinate. lower back or side pain
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, unusual tiredness or weakness
Fever
Loss of hearing, ringing or buzzing in the ears, dizziness
Rapid weight gain, swelling of your feet or lower legs

Last Updated: 12/4/2023