Vancomycin (BNM) TM
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Active ingredients: vancomycin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VANCOMYCIN BNM vancomycin (as hydrochloride) 250 mg capsule blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Vancomycin BNM capsules may be administered orally for the treatment of staphylococcal enterocolitis and antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis produced by C. difficile. Parenteral administration of vancomycin is not effective for the above indications; therefore Vancomycin BNM must be given orally. Vancomycin BNM is not effective by the oral route for other types of infection.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Hard gelatin capsules size 0, with blue cap and dark-yellow body, imprinted with OP65 on the cap and the body in white ink.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 15 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 20 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient vancomycin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
