This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy. It is important that you tell your doctor right away if diarrhea occurs while you are using this medicine or after you have finished your treatment. It could be a symptom of a serious condition that your doctor will need to diagnose and treat.
Vaginal medicines usually leak out of the vagina during treatment. To keep the medicine from getting on your clothing, wear a minipad or sanitary napkin. Do not use tampons since they may soak up the medicine. To help clear up your infection completely and make sure it does not return, good health habits are also required. Do not have sexual intercourse while you are using this medicine. Having sexual intercourse may reduce the strength of the medicine.
This may cause the medicine to not work as well. Do not use latex rubber contraceptive products such as condoms, diaphragms, or cervical caps for 72 hours after stopping treatment with vaginal clindamycin cream. The cream contains oils that weaken or harm the latex products, causing them to not work properly to prevent pregnancy. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Do not have sex while you are being treated with this medicine. Clindamycin may weaken rubber or latex, causing a condom or diaphragm to break. Do not use a condom or diaphragm for birth control for 3 days after you stop using the suppositories, or for 5 days after you stop using the cream.
This medicine may leak out of your vagina during the day. You may wear a sanitary pad to protect your clothing, but do not use a tampon. This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody.
Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine is not right for everyone. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Clindamycin vaginal will not treat a yeast infection. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using clindamycin vaginal.
Do not share this medicine with another person , even if they have the same symptoms you have. Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. It is best to use clindamycin vaginal only at bedtime, or while you will be resting or lying down. Avoid having sexual intercourse or using vaginal products such as tampons, lubricants, or douches while you are using this medication.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Medicine used in the vagina is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Use the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one. Vaginal clindamycin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Do not freeze. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet.
Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Do not let anyone else use your medication.
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