Clindamycin (Vaginal)

Brand Names : Cleocin, Dalacin

Proper Use of This Medicine

Wash your hands before and after using this medicine.

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If this medicine does get into your eyes, rinse them immediately with large amounts of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your doctor.

Vaginal clindamycin usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.

Use clindamycin vaginal cream exactly as directed by your doctor.

• To fill the applicator
  • Remove cap from the tube.
  • Screw one of the applicators onto the tube. Always use a new applicator. Never use one that has been used before.
  • Squeeze the medicine into the applicator slowly until it is full.
  • Remove the applicator from the tube. Replace the cap on the tube.
• To insert the vaginal cream using the applicator
  • Relax while lying on your back with your knees bent.
  • Hold the full applicator in one hand. Insert it slowly into the vagina. Stop before it becomes uncomfortable.
  • Slowly press the plunger until it stops.
  • Withdraw the applicator. The medicine will be left behind in the vagina.
• To care for the applicator
  • Throw the applicator away after you use it.

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. Do not miss any doses . Also, continue using this medicine even if your menstrual period starts during the time of treatment .

Dosing - The dose of vaginal clindamycin will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average dose of vaginal clindamycin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For vaginal cream dosage form:
  • For bacterial vaginosis:
    • Adults and teenagers who are not pregnant - One applicatorful (100 milligrams [mg]) inserted into the vagina once a day, usually at bedtime, for three or seven days.
    • Adults and teenagers who are pregnant - One applicatorful (100 milligrams [mg]) inserted into the vagina once a day, usually at bedtime, for seven days.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.