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Vancofast 500 Injection

Vancomycin (500mg)

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Vancofast 500 Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 18 Feb 2026 | 11:29 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Vancomycin (500mg)

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Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Vancofast 500 Injection is also used for the prevention of infection in some high-risk patients undergoing surgical procedures. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is administered slowly by a drip (infusion) into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. A rapid infusion can lead to reactions such as low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath, or itching. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria.

Some people may develop wheezing, hives, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and Pain and muscle spasm of the chest and back.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine. Some people may be advised blood tests to check the level of this medicine in their blood. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Uses of Vancofast Injection

Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of Vancofast Injection

Severe bacterial infections
Vancofast 500 Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Vancofast 500 Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Vancofast Injection

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 Vancofast

Breathlessness
Red spots or bumps
Muscle pain
Muscle spasm

How to use Vancofast Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Vancofast Injection works

Vancofast 500 Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

All substitutes for Vancofast 500 Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Vancofast 500 Injection to treat serious bacterial infections of the heart, blood, bones, and soft tissues.
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.
It should be taken slowly via a drip. Fast infusion can lead to reactions such as low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath or itching.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the level of this medicine in your blood.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vancofast 500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Vancofast 500 Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Vancofast 500 Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Vancofast 500 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vancofast 500 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
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 data available on the use of Vancofast 500 Injection in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

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