Vancomycin (Oral)
Brand Names : Vancocin
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is
important that your doctor check your progress during and after treatment.
This is to make sure that the colitis is cleared up completely.
If the symptoms of your colitis do not improve within a few days, or if
they become worse, check with your doctor.
If your doctor orders cholestyramine or colestipol
for your colitis, do not take vancomycin by mouth within 3 to 4 hours of taking
either of these medicines
. Doing so may keep vancomycin from working
properly.
If you are taking this medicine for diarrhea caused
by other antibiotics, do not take any other diarrhea medicine
without
first checking with your health care professional. Other medicines for diarrhea
may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer.
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