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A member asked:

What's the % rate vanco. 125mg will treat c. diff. how many days till some improvement. more diaherra after puttin on this med. that normal.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

C. Diff: In addition to vancomycin you might benefit from probiotics to replenish the normal flora of your gut.You shouldbeon vancomycin for 10-14 days.

Answered 7/23/2013

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