ATC codes:
A07AA09
EMLc
Indication
Intestinal infections due to Clostridioides difficile
ICD11 code:
1A04
INN
Vancomycin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
*vancomycin powder for injection may also be used for oral administration.
Formulations
Oral > Solid > capsule:
125 mg (as hydrochloride) ;
250 mg (as hydrochloride)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Expert Committee recommendation
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended a note be added to the listing of oral vancomycin on the EML and EMLc to indicate that the powder for injection dosage form may also be used for oral administration.
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended that the range of strengths of metronidazole tablets be replaced with reference to specific strengths on the EML and EMLc.
EML recommendations: Intestinal infections due to Clostridioides difficile
First choice
Second choice