CLINDAMYCIN VAGINAL SUPPOSITORY

Clindamycin suppositories work by blocking the production of a protein necessary for the bacteria to survive. It is a topical lincomycin antibiotic

Clindamycin vaginal suppositories are used for the 3-day treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Vaginosis is an infection of the vagina in non-pregnant women.

Do not use clindamycin suppositories if you are allergic to any ingredient in clindamycin suppositories or to lincomycin. Also, if you have Crohn disease; a history of ulcerative colitis, bowel inflammation, or severe diarrhea; or bowel inflammation caused by antibiotics.

The most common side effects of clindamycin vaginal suppositories are:

  • vaginal moniliasis, a fungal infection
  • vulvovaginitis
  • vulvovaginal disorder
  • trichomonal vaginitis
  • moniliasis
  • itching

Precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following medical conditions:

 

  • pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • stomach or bowel problems, infection of the stomach or bowel, or diarrhea

 

Interactions

Clindamycin given orally may act as a neuromuscular blocker. This means it can increase the action of neuromuscular blocking drugs like pancuronium and vecuronium. Less clindamycin is absorbed into the blood stream when given as a suppository so the likelihood of an interaction with these drugs is less likely.

If overdose is suspected, contact emergency hotline immediately. Clindamycin suppositories may be harmful if swallowed.

 

Available brands:

  • Abanxl-300
  • Acresil 150/Acresil 300
  • Albothyl
  • Anecorin

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