You swallow the pill, but the gel is inserted into your vagina
Intravaginal clindamycin can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects
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Clindamycin Phosphate Vaginal Gel What is this medication? CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da
Why is this medication prescribed? Vaginal clindamycin is used to treat bacterial
The structural formula is represented below: XACIATO is a clear, colorless, viscous gel
Clindamycin phosphate is a water soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7 (S)-chloro-substitution of the 7 (R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin
One single-dose, user-filled disposable applicator delivers 5 g of gel containing 100 mg of
Cleocin (Clindamycin) is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria
For topical dosage forms (gel, solution, and suspension): For acne: Adults and children 12 years of age and over—Apply two times a day to areas affected by acne
Clindamycin is also used in the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis, acne
The infection may clear without treatment, or it can be treated with an antibiotic cream such as clindamycin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if
The cream also contains benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, mixed fatty acid esters, mineral oil, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol Use this medicine (clindamycin vaginal suppositories) as ordered by your doctor
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
NDC 78206-189-01
CLEOCIN Vaginal Cream 2%, is indicated in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (formerly referred to as Haemophilus vaginitis, Gardnerella vaginitis, nonspecific vaginitis, Corynebacterium vaginitis, or anaerobic vaginosis)
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Side effects of metronidazole that are different from clindamycin include nausea, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, dark colored urine, metallic taste in mouth, weight loss, dizziness It has a molecular weight of 504
Clindamycin is formulated in a vaginal cream and as vaginal ovules for treatment of bacterial vaginosis