Vantinel 250mg Capsule

Vantinel 250mg Capsule belongs to the class of 'glycopeptide antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the intestines. It is effective in treating Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea and enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Vantinel 250mg Capsule contains 'Vancomycin' that has a bactericidal (kills bacteria) effect. It works by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis, resulting in bacterial cell death. Vantinel 250mg Capsule effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant isolates) and Clostridium difficile isolates.

Take Vantinel 250mg Capsule as advised by your doctor. Common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, nausea, and low potassium levels. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Avoid taking Vantinel 250mg Capsule if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor of your complete medical history, including any liver/kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), and hearing problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Vantinel 250mg Capsule. Safety and effectiveness of Vantinel 250mg Capsule in patients below 18 years of age have not been established.

Vantinel 250mg Capsule is a glycopeptide antibiotic that treats bacterial infections of the intestines. It contains Vancomycin, which works by destroying the bacterial cell. It is bactericidal in action and effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria.

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Low potassium levels

Do not use Vantinel 250mg Capsule if you are allergic to Vantinel 250mg Capsule or its components. Let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney, gastrointestinal, or hearing problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Vantinel 250mg Capsule. Please avoid alcohol intake during treatment with Vantinel 250mg Capsule to avail maximum benefits of the medicine and prevent the disease's worsening. Safety and effectiveness of Vantinel 250mg Capsule in patients below 18 years of age have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Vantinel 250mg Capsule may interact with water pills (Furosemide).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Vantinel 250mg Capsule, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, ototoxicity/hearing problems, and neutropenia (low count of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils).

• FUROSEMIDE

• Wash your hands often to maintain cleanliness.
• Avoid sharing personal items like shaving razors.
• Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
• Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 
• Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

• Monitoring kidney function is advised during therapy with Vancomycin in the older population.
• Regular assessment of auditory function is recommended in people who have hearing problems and take Vancomycin.
• Regular monitoring of potassium levels is advised.

Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea: This is caused by a bacterium known as Clostridium difficile (C. diff). It commonly affects people who use antibiotic medications. Symptoms of Clostridium difficile infection include diarrhoea/watery stools, high temperature, loss of appetite, sickness, and stomach ache. Treatment includes stopping the antibiotics that cause an infection, using an antibiotic course that controls the infection, and preventive measures like maintaining hygiene and cleanliness.

Enterocolitis: It is an inflammation of the digestive tract that involves enteritis of the small intestine and colitis of the colon. Symptoms include cramps, bloating, watery stools/diarrhoea, fever, tiredness, and stomach pain.