2.1 Adults
VANCOCIN CAPSULES are used in treating C. difficile-associated diarrhea and staphylococcal enterocolitis.
C. difficile-associated diarrhea: The recommended dose is 125 mg administered orally 4 times daily for 10 days.
Staphylococcal enterocolitis: Total daily dosage is 500 mg to 2 g administered orally in 3 or 4 divided doses for 7 to 10 days.
2.2 Pediatric Patients
The usual daily dosage is 40 mg/kg in 3 or 4 divided doses for 7 to 10 days. The total daily dosage should not exceed 2 g.