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
Side effects of Cleocin
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
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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