Vanlid 250mg Capsule

Vanlid 250mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat a particular type of bloody diarrhea that may rarely happen after the overuse of antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the causative bacteria known as Clostridium difficile. Vanlid 250mg Capsule is only effective in treating Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and is not useful for treating other types of diarrhea or any other infection in the body. It may be used for treating adults as well as children. This medicine is taken orally, with or without food. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Side effects that may be seen with this medicine include wheezing, kidney (renal) injury, shortness of breath, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and decreased blood pressure. Keeping yourself well hydrated will help to prevent any dizziness. Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing function while you are taking this medicine.

• Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Vanlid 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Breathlessness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Abdominal pain
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Phlebitis
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Flatulence
• Hearing loss
• Renal toxicity
• Headache
• Fever
• Peripheral edema
• Fatigue
• Urinary tract infection
• Back pain
• Red man syndrome

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Vanlid 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vanlid 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Vanlid 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Vanlid 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Vanlid 250mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Vanlid 250mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Chemical Class

Glycopeptides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

Glycopeptides