Vancomycin - van-koe-MYE-sin belongs to the family of medication called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medication using in the treat of infections causing by bacteria.
Vancomycin is taken by mouth to treat a certain type of diarrhea or colitis - an inflammation of the large intestine causing by a certain type of bacteria. Vancomycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Vancomycin may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Vancomycin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada