Cleocin Vaginal Cream 2pct Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Cleocin: Vaginal cream (2%)

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What is this Medicine?

CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used to treat vaginal infections caused by certain bacteria.

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Cleocin 2% Vaginal Cream

NDC: 000093448
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Bacterial Vaginosis

Storage Information
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Protect from freezing
Cleocin 2% Vaginal Cream
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Reported Side Effects for Cleocin 2% Vaginal Cream

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Balance Problems Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Stomach Pain Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Infection Incidence:
<2.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Vaginal Discharge Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Vomiting Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Lightheadedness Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Pelvic Pain Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Vaginal Irritation Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Vaginal Pain Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Upset Stomach Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Yeast Infection Incidence:
<14.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Constipation Incidence:
<2.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Loose Stools Incidence:
<20.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Menstrual Cramps Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Upset Stomach Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Painful Urination Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Swelling Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Nose Bleed Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Tired Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Fever Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Gas Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Headache Incidence:
<7.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Overactive Thyroid Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Itching Incidence:
<11.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Pseudomembranous Colitis Incidence:
<10.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Vaginal Infection Incidence:
<3.6%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Back Pain Incidence:
5.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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FIRST Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

SECOND Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

THIRD Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


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