Vancocin HCl Pulvules and Viracept

• 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.

• Generic Name: nelfinavir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; oral powder
• Other Brand Names: Viracept

Viracept (nelfinavir) is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

Viracept is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Viracept is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.