Cleocin Vaginal Cream 2%

Cleocin Vaginal Cream 2% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Cleocin Vaginal Cream 2%
Generic Clindamycin (Vaginal Cream)
Weight 2%
Type Vaginal Cream
Therapeutic Class Macrolides
Manufacturer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Cleocin Vaginal Cream 2%
Cleocin Vaginal Cream 2%

Uses

Clindamycin cream is indicated in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Clindamycin cream can be used to treat non pregnant women and pregnant women during the second and third trimester.

Dosage

Cleocin Vaginal Cream 2% dosage

One applicator full (approximately 5 gram) intravaginally at bedtime for 7 consecutive days. In patients in whom a shorter treatment course is desirable, a 3-day regimen has been shown to be effective.

Side Effects

Clindamycin may results the following side effects. Genital tract: vaginitis, vulvo-vaginal irritation Central nervous system: dizziness, headache, vertigo.Gastro-intestinal: heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. Dermatological: rash, exanthema. Hypersensitivity: urticaria.

Precaution

The patient should be instructed not to engage in vaginal intercourse, or use other vaginal products during treatment with this product. This cream contains mineral oil that may weaken latex or rubber products such as condoms or vaginal contraceptive diaphragms. Therefore, use of such products within 72 hours following treatment with Clindamycin cream is not recommended.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy. This drug should be used during the first trimester of pregnancy only if clearly needed. There is no restriction to use Clindamycin cream during the second and third trimester. It is not known if clindamycin is excreted in breast milk following the use of vaginally administered Clindamycin phosphate. However, orally and parenterally administered Clindamycin has been reported to appear in breast milk.

Contraindication

Clindamycin cream is not recommended in children under 12 years of age.

Acute Overdose

Intravaginal overdose is not possible. Accidental ingestion of the product could be accompanied by effects related to therapeutic levels of oral clindamycin.

Storage Condition

Store the tube below 25 °C, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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