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Cleocin Vaginal Consumer Information
CLEOCIN VAGINAL
Generic Name: clindamycin vaginal (klin da MY sin)
Brand Names: Cleocin Vaginal
What is the most important information I should know about clindamycin vaginal?
- Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or as recommended in the package even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing (e.g., panty hose) that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.
- Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
What is clindamycin vaginal?
- Clindamycin vaginal is an antibacterial medication. It fights bacteria in your body.
- Clindamycin vaginal is used to treat vaginal bacterial infections.
- Clindamycin vaginal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Who should not use clindamycin vaginal?
- Do not use clindamycin vaginal if you have had an allergic reaction to it.
- Also, do not use clindamycin vaginal without first talking to your doctor if you have ulcerative colitis, if you have enteritis, or if you have had colitis associated with an antibiotic in the past.
- Clindamycin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor may have special instructions for use of this medication during pregnancy.
- It is not known whether clindamycin passes into breast milk. Do not use clindamycin vaginal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use clindamycin vaginal?
- Use clindamycin vaginal exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the directions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- Wash your hands before and after using this medication.
- Insert the cream or suppository into the vagina using the applicator as directed.
- Use this medication continuously for the prescribed amount of time, even during your menstrual period.
- You can use a sanitary napkin to prevent the medication from staining your clothing but do not use a tampon.
- If the infection does not clear up after you have finished one course of therapy, or if it appears to get worse, see your doctor. You may have another type of infection.
- Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Store clindamycin vaginal at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
- Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
- An overdose of clindamycin vaginal is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that clindamycin vaginal has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control left.
What should I avoid while using clindamycin vaginal?
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing (e.g., panty hose) that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.
- Avoid sexual intercourse or use a condom to prevent the infection from spreading to your partner.
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