Cleocin20mg/gm
Vaginal Cream
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cleocin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cleocin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ha... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Cleocin is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat various types of vaginal infections associated with vaginal discharge. It fights against t... View More
Uses of Cleocin
- Syndromic treatment of vaginal discharge
Side effects of Cleocin
- Vaginal burning sensation
- Itching
- Irritation
How to use Cleocin
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Cleocin works
Cleocin is a combination of two medicines: Clindamycin and Clotrimazole. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth in the vaginal tract ... View More
- Cleocin is inserted into the vagina using an applicator, usually at night before going to bed.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Avoid contact with your eyes. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- It can damage condoms and diaphragms and make them ineffective at preventing pregnancy. Ask your doctor about other suitable methods of preventing pregn... View More
- Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not get improved within 3 days of taking the medicine.
Indication
Bacterial vaginosis
Adult Dose
Bacterial Vaginosis Vaginal cream: 1 full applicator inserted (approximately 5 gram) intravaginally at bedtime for 3 days in nonpregnant patients and f... View More
Child Dose
<12 years old Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.Clindamycin cream is also contraindicated in individuals with a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or a history of \"an... View More
Mode of Action
Clindamycin inhibits protein synthesis by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosomal thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation rea... View More
Precaution
The patient should be instructed not to engage in vaginal intercourse, or use other vaginal products during treatment with this product. This cream cont... View More
Side Effect
Genital tract: vaginitis, vulvo-vaginal irritation Central nervous system: dizziness, headache, vertigo. Gastro-intestinal: heartburn, nausea, vomiti... View More
Interaction
May enhance the action of neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g. atracurium). May antagonise the effects of parasympathomimetics. May competitively inhibit... View More
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