VancoGet 500 (Vancomycin (as Hydrochloride))

Generic name

Vancomycin (as Hydrochloride)

Strength

500 mg

Dosage form

Powder for Injection (I.V.)

Prescription

Prescription only (Rx)

Used for

• Respiratory Infections

Indications

Vancomycin treats complicated skin, soft tissue, bone, joint infections, community or hospital-acquired pneumonia, infective endocarditis, perioperative endocarditis prophylaxis, and Clostridium difficile infection, via IV or oral routes.

Dosage and administration

Vancomycin is given IV—adults 15–20 mg/kg every 8–12 h, children 10–15 mg/kg every 6 h, neonates per age schedule—or orally 125–500 mg every 6 h for C. difficile, adjusting for kidney function and monitoring levels.

Prescription medicine, supplied by Getmeds, an FDA Philippines-licensed distributor. Request a quotation.