Vancocin Capsules

Vancocin Capsules is used for:

Treating bacterial infections of the stomach or bowel.

Vancocin Capsules is an antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Vancocin Capsules if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Vancocin Capsules

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Vancocin Capsules:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vancocin Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems, colitis or other inflammation of the bowel, or hearing problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vancocin Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Aminoglycosides (eg, tobramycin) because the risk of kidney toxicity may be increased
• Methotrexate because the actions and side effects may be increased by Vancocin Capsules

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vancocin Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.