


Vancofit 500mg Injection
Product Summary :
Vancofit 500mg Injection is an intravenous glycopeptide antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria. It blocks bacterial cell-wall formation, causing bacteria to die. It is given slowly into a vein by a healthcare professional. Kidney function and vancomycin levels may need regular monitoring during treatment.Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 04 Nov 2026 | 07:57 PM (IST)



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Product introduction
Vancofit 500mg 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 Vancofit Injection
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Vancofit Injection
Vancofit 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including certain infections of the blood, heart, lungs, skin, soft tissues and bones. It helps stop bacterial growth and allows the body's immune system to fight the infection.
Side effects of Vancofit Injection
- Nausea
- Kidney damage
- Hearing loss
- Ringing in ear
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Phlebitis
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Fever
- Chest pain
- Back pain
- Skin reaction
How to use Vancofit Injection
How Vancofit Injection works
Dosage
Vancofit 500mg Injection is administered as an intravenous infusion by a healthcare professional. The dose and dosing interval are individualised according to the type and severity of infection, body weight, kidney function, age and vancomycin blood levels, where monitoring is required. The medicine is generally infused over at least 60 minutes to reduce the risk of infusion-related reactions. Do not administer it yourself or change the dose or infusion rate.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Vancofit 500mg 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

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

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References
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- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 786-87.
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