Nexium (Esomeprazole Powder for Suspension) and Vancocin HCl Pulvules

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Nexium, Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV

• It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; acid reflux).
• It is used to treat or prevent GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
• It is used to treat or prevent ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
• It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
• It is used to treat or prevent NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
• It is used to treat heartburn.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: vancomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Vancocin HCl Pulvules, FIRST-Vancomycin, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Firvanq, Vancocin

Vancocin HCl Pulvules is an antibiotic. Oral (taken by mouth) this medicine fights bacteria in the intestines.

Vancocin HCl Pulvules is used to treat an infection of the intestines caused by Clostridium difficile, which can cause watery or bloody diarrhea. This medicine is also used to treat staph infections that can cause inflammation of the colon and small intestines.

Oral Vancocin HCl Pulvules works only in the intestines. Vancocin HCl Pulvules is not normally absorbed into the body and will not treat other types of infection. An injection form of this medication is available to treat serious infections in other parts of the body.

Vancocin HCl Pulvules may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.