Warnings


What may interact with Vancomycin?

-amphotericin B
-anesthetics
-bacitracin
-birth control pills
-cisplatin
-colistin
-diuretics
-other aminoglycoside antibiotics
-polymyxin B

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Vancomycin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-dehydration
-hearing loss
-kidney disease
-other chronic illness
-an unusual or allergic reaction to vancomycin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Vancomycin?

Tell your doctor or health care provider if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms. Your condition and lab work will be monitored while you are taking this medicine.

Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

You will be instructed on how to store this medicine, if needed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.