Clindamycin
Drug name: Clindamycin
Other names used:
- Cleocin®
Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin
Therapeutic actions: Clindamycin belongs to a group of antibiotics known as lincosamide. . Clindamycin possesses bacteriostatic action. It works by inhibiting the production of proteins that are essential for the bacteria to reproduce. Clindamycin is effective agains a wide variety of bacteria.
Indications: Bacterial vaginosis caused by sensitive to Clandamycin microorganisms.
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Clyndamicin in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity or allergy to clyndamycin or lincomycin
- Children under 12 years
- Diarrhea
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
You should use Clinamycin with caution in people who are over 60 years of age.
Warning!
- Seek medical advice if you experience severe diarrhea while taking Clyndamycin.
- Clyndamycin may damage diaphragms and the the rubber of condoms making them less effective.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Clyndamycin will experience it or any other.
- Headache
- skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Problems involving the inner ear (vertigo)
- Dizziness
- Irritation of the vagina (vulvo-vaginal irritation)
- Itchy rash (urticaria)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastric discomfort
- Constipation
- Vaginitis -inflammation of the lining of the vagina
- Cervicitis -inflammation of the cervix of the uterus
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Clindamycin, please read the information provided with Clindamycin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Clyndamycin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially pay attention to Lincomycin or Erythromycin. It is not recommended to use Clyndamycin together with other medication used to treat vaginal infections.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Clyndamycin with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
