Vantinel 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.

Vantinel 250mg Capsule is only effective in treating Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and is not useful for treating other types of diarrhea or any other infection in the body. It may be used for treating adults as well as children. This medicine is taken orally, with or without food. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Side effects that may be seen with this medicine include wheezing, kidney (renal) injury, shortness of breath, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and decreased blood pressure. Keeping yourself well hydrated will help to prevent any dizziness.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing function while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Vantinel Capsule

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Benefits of Vantinel 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. Vantinel 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 Vantinel 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 Vantinel

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 Vantinel Capsule

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

How Vantinel Capsule works

Vantinel 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Vantinel 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vantinel 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

Vantinel 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

Vantinel 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vantinel 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vantinel 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 Vantinel 250mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vantinel Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Vantinel 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Vantinel 250mg Capsule

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Uvanco 250 Capsule

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₹114.5/capsule

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Vantinel 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Glycopeptides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vantinel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Patient concerns

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

Internal Medicine

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

I m suffering from loose motion, i go to toilet two or three times a day it started when took doctor's prescribed antibiotics this problem is about two months old

Dr. Ankur Gupta

Internal Medicine

This is called antibiotic associated diarrhea. With bad bacteria ur good bacteria in stomach also get killed with antibiotics which gives u undigested loose motions. Take cap. Darolac twice daily for 5 days. Start ispagula husk 2 scoops in half katori curd in night before sleep . take plenty of fluids

FAQs

How long does Vantinel 250mg Capsule take to work?

Usually, Vantinel 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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