The generic Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication is an antibiotic that fights against bacteria in our body and cures serious infections caused by such susceptible anaerobic bacteria’s. And remember, that this product is for vaginal use only. There is a possibility that you may suffer from diarrhea when you consume antibiotic medicines, which may be a sign of a new infection. Hence, stop taking the generic Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication and call your doctor immediately to discuss your condition, if you have diarrhea that is bloody or watery. And without consulting your doctor, do not use anti-diarrhea medicine on your own.

However, before taking Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication, ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient and read it carefully. Talk to your doctor about all the possible risks of taking Cleocin medication. However, Cleocin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Hence, for more information, consult your doctor and your medical pharmacist.

Follow the directions given by the doctor exactly for the usage of the Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication and also read the prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part that you do not understand.

Remember, this product is for vaginal use only. Wash your hands before and after each application and avoid contact of this cream with your eyes. In case, if it gets into your eyes wash them immediately with plenty of water. Call your doctor if eye irritation persists. Fill the applicator with the cream according to the directions. Insert the applicator high into the vagina and press the plunger to release the medication. Use this product usually once a day at bedtime or as directed by your doctor. If you have extra applicators discard each one after use. If you have only one applicator clean it with warm soapy water and rinse well. Do not boil or use hot water to clean the applicator.

To prevent medication from leaking out of the vagina lie down as soon as possible after use. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore use this drug at evenly spaced intervals. Continue to use this medication for the full number of days prescribed even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow which may result in a relapse of the infection. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Remember: This medication may be harmful if swallowed. Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms, which seem severe or persistent to you, please contact your doctor immediately. However, your doctor may need to monitor you carefully for side effects and alter the doses if necessary.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: pain when you urinate, lower back pain, menstrual problems, abnormal vaginal bleeding etc. A very small amount of this medication may be absorbed into your bloodstream and may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition pseudo membranous colitis due to resistant bacteria’s. This condition may occur while receiving therapy or even weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea abdominal or stomach pain/cramping or blood/mucus in your stool.

Mild diarrhea or stomach upset may occur. Although, unlikely vaginal pain/itching/discharge may occur or worsen. These symptoms may be due to a new vaginal infection e.g. yeast/fungal infection trichomonas infection. This medication may infrequently cause a fungal infection in another part of your body e.g. oral thrush. Contact your doctor if you notice a change in vaginal discharge white patches in your mouth or other new symptoms.

Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash itching swelling severe dizziness trouble breathing. Inform your doctor if you experience any of these side effects or some new side effects occur which appear too bothersome to you.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form and also inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form, as they may affect the way your medicine works.

Moreover, Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin may also interact with some kind of foods, varied medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements, vitamins, other OTC medicines, some vaccinations etc. Acquire more information about the interactions of the Cleocin medication from your doctor and the medical pharmacists.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If the suffering patient has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Do not allow any other person to use your medication without getting doctor’s prescription themselves and also avoid using this medicine for other health conditions on your own. Keep the medicine away from the children and pets.

Also inform your doctor, if you are pregnant or are breast feeding. If you conceive during the course, inform your doctor immediately. Do not share your medicines with anyone, even if they have the same symptoms, for it may harm them. Do not begin, increase, decrease, or stop using this medicine on your own. In short discuss your complete medical history with your doctor, before taking the medicine.

Remember, it is very important to keep regular appointments with your doctor to study the way your body is responding to the course. And if you are going to have a surgery, tell your health care professional that you are using Cleocin medication.

Carry with you at all times an ID card mentioning your name, the medicine you are taking, the dosage, the name of the person and your health care professional they should call in case of an emergency. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory and keep regular checks ups.

This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Also avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

And in case, if you wish to use the medicine in children, please contact your pediatrician for sure before its use.

If you missed the Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication dose, do take the medicine immediately provided that there is ample of time in between the next dose. However, if it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Never double your doses to cope up with the missed. And in case, if you miss your one or two consecutive doses consult to your doctor or physician for guidance and continue further.

Generic Cleocin is used in the treatment of curing serious infections caused by such susceptible anaerobic bacteria’s.

However, it may also be used to treat some other medical conditions which may be determined by your doctor accordingly and consult a pediatrician for the use of this medication in children.

The generic Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication may be prescribed for other uses also and hence ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication.

Store generic Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin, at room temperature, in a cool and dry place. Keep the medicine in the container, it came in and always keep it tightly closed. Check Expiry date without fail. Keep all medicines away from women, newborns, children and pets. Do not freeze in any case. Also, keep it away from heat, dampness and direct light. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. When the medicine is not in use or outdated it should be discarded. Take help of your pharmacist in disposing this medicine properly. In any case, do not store the Cleocin medication in the bathroom.

Following precautions must be taken during consuming generic Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin:

1. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had: kidney disease, lung disease, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, low or high blood pressure, asthma, heart attack, a certain intestinal condition pseudo membranous colitis, serious injury/infection or any other severe disease etc. Also inform, if you drink alcoholic beverages or are a tobacco smoker etc.

2. Also acknowledge your doctor if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery or need an x-ray procedure that uses contrast agents. So, inform your doctors immediately about it, so that the doctor can decide whether to continue taking Cleocin medication or stop it during the surgery.

3. Let the doctor also know, if you are in-taking or are planning to take any prescribed or non prescribed medicines, health supplements or any other OTC medications, vitamins etc.

4. Do not use the Cleocin i.e. Clindamycin medication, if you have any kind of allergy to it or to any ingredients of it and tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and get treated accordingly.

5. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding before taking Cleocin medication. Hence also, inform your doctor immediately when you plan to conceive, or become pregnant during the course. Oral antibiotics have been used to treat vaginal infections during pregnancy especially high-risk pregnancies e.g. early childbirth.

6. Do not share the drug with others unless they are prescribed by the doctor themselves. And if your symptoms of side effects do not improve in few weeks or if they become worse and bothersome, check these conditions immediately with your doctor.

7. Please, use the Cleocin medicine in the prescribed amount and do not overdose it or use it for the longer period of time. Do not discontinue on your own and consult your doctor before doing so to avoid further problems.

8. Regularly, keep your appointments with your doctor and keep an eye on the progress or side effects that has been noticed during the complete course.

9. Also, avoid smoking and consuming alcohol and alcohol containing beverages during the complete course to achieve good results.

10. For more information, contact your doctor and your pharmacists and also discuss the risks and benefits of the generic Cleocin.

11. Remember: It is important that your doctor checks your progress at regular intervals.

12. Do not have vaginal intercourse or use tampons or douches while using this medication because these can cause the cream to not work as well.

13. This product contains mineral oil which can weaken and lead to failure of latex or rubber products such as condoms or diaphragms. Therefore do not use this medication with these products or for 72 hours after treatment is over. Consult your doctor about other forms of birth control while you are using this medication.