Brand Name
Dalacin Vaginal Cream
Common Name
clindamycin topical
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02060604 | DALACIN 20MG VAGINAL CREAM |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is available in a variety of forms. It is used to treat conditions that are caused by infection with certain types of bacteria. The vaginal cream is used to treat infections of the vagina that are caused by certain bacteria.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended dose is 5 g (one full applicator) in the vagina at bedtime for seven consecutive nights. Women who are menstruating should wait until menstruation has stopped before using this medication.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each g of semi-solid white cream contains clindamycin 20 mg (as clindamycin phosphate). Each full applicator (one dose) contains clindamycin 100 mg (as clindamycin phosphate) in 5 g of cream. Nonmedicinal ingredients: benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, mineral oil, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan monostearate and stearic acid.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Clindamycin vaginal cream should not be used by anyone who:
- is allergic to medications that contain clindamycin or lincomycin
- is allergic to any of the ingredients of the medication
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