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Vanlid 250mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Vanlid 250mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat a particular type of bloody diarrhea that may rarely happen after the overuse of antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the causative bacteria known as Clostridium difficile.

Vanlid 250mg Capsule is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems

Uses of Vanlid Capsule

  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Benefits of Vanlid Capsule

In Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Vanlid 250mg Capsule helps to treat diarrhea with bloody discharge that is caused due to a bacteria called Clostridium difficile. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Vanlid Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vanlid

  • Breathlessness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Abdominal pain
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Phlebitis
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Flatulence
  • Hearing loss
  • Renal toxicity
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Peripheral edema
  • Fatigue
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Back pain
  • Red man syndrome

How to use Vanlid Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Vanlid 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vanlid 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Vanlid 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vanlid 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Vanlid 250mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vanlid Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Vanlid 250mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

  • You  have been prescribed Vanlid 250mg Capsule for the treatment of diarrhea and inflammation of intestine caused by bacteria called Clostridium difficile.
  • Do not use it for any other types of diarrhea or bacterial infections.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Take your medicine with plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing function while you are taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Glycopeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Glycopeptides

Patient concerns

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I had a lower abdominal pain for the past 3 days, what medicine shall I take?
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Any pain killer that you have taken earlier. If the pain is associated with diarrhea, vomiting fever then consult a phydician
Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea
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FAQs

How long does Vanlid 250mg Capsule take to work?

Usually, Vanlid 250mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

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Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India

MRP
1598.09
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10.0 capsules in 1 strip
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