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Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is used to treat vaginal infections caused by bacteria (bacterial vaginosis), yeast infection (candidiasis) and parasitic infections (trichomoniasis). It contains Clindamycin and Clotrimazole, which inhibit bacterial growth and kill fungi. It may cause common side effects such as burning sensation, irritation and itching. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CLINDAMYCIN-100MG+CLOTRIMAZOLE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Walter Bushnell

Consume Type :

Vaginal

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories

Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is a combination vaginal medication prescribed to treat mixed vaginal infections. It is specifically designed to target and clear up infections caused by both bacteria and yeast simultaneously. By treating both issues at once, it helps restore comfort and healthy vaginal balance.

To get the best results, you must use this medicine consistently for the full duration prescribed by your doctor. It is typically inserted once daily, preferably at bedtime so that the medicine stays in place overnight. Wearing loose-fitting cotton underwear and avoiding scented body products can also help support your recovery during treatment.

While using Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories, some individuals may experience mild local side effects, such as a temporary burning or itching sensation in the vaginal area. These symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own, but you should contact your doctor if they persist or worsen. If you develop severe pain, skin rashes, or hives, seek medical attention right away.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have any pre-existing health conditions. Do not use this product if you have a history of inflammatory bowel disease or antibiotic-associated colitis. It is also important to let your doctor know if you are allergic to any similar medications before starting treatment.

Some medications or vaginal products may interact with Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories, so inform your healthcare provider about everything you are currently using. Because this medicine can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms, you should avoid intercourse or use alternative contraceptive methods. Always consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy before starting treatment.

Uses of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories

Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is used in the treatment of vaginal infections. The detailed uses of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories are as follows:

  • Mixed vaginal infections: This medicine effectively treats vaginal infections that involve both bacterial overgrowth and fungal infections at the same time.
  • Vaginal yeast infections: It stops the growth of yeast, helping to eliminate intense itching, swelling, and thick white discharge.
  • Bacterial vaginosis: It clears away harmful bacteria, restoring the normal balance of vaginal flora and reducing unpleasant odours and abnormal discharge.

Key Benefits

  • Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories offers targeted, local relief where you need it most.
  • Because it is applied directly within the vagina, it acts quickly on the source of the infection, bringing rapid relief from distressing symptoms like burning, itching, and discharge without affecting your entire body.
  • This dual-action formula eliminates the need for multiple separate treatments. If a vaginal infection is caused by both bacteria and yeast, using a single-purpose treatment may leave part of the infection behind.
  • Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories covers both possibilities, ensuring a more reliable and complete recovery.
Side effects of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Directions for Use

Please follow your doctor's exact instructions on how and when to use this medication. Below are the standard steps for vaginal insertion:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before opening the package.
  • Lie on your back with your knees bent and drawn up slightly toward your chest.
  • Gently insert the vaginal suppository or pre-filled cream applicator as far into the vagina as it will comfortably go.
  • Release the suppository or gently press the plunger of the applicator to release the cream, then slowly remove the applicator.
  • Wash your hands again immediately after use.

It is best to use this medicine right before you go to sleep. Remaining lying down helps keep the medication inside the vaginal canal so it can be fully absorbed.

How Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories Works

Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories contains two active therapeutic components that work together to clear vaginal infections. The first component is an antibacterial agent that stops bacteria from producing the essential proteins they need to grow and multiply. Without these proteins, the harmful bacteria die off, clearing the bacterial infection. Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories also contains an antifungal component. This agent works by damaging the protective outer membrane of fungal cells. This causes holes to form in the cell wall, leaking the cell contents and destroying the yeast. Together, these two actions completely clear the vaginal environment of infection-causing microbes.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/established.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

There are limited studies on how Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories affects the unborn baby during pregnancy. It is advised to use Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories after consulting your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

There is limited data on how Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories affects breastfeeding infants. However, systemic absorption of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is negligible after topical and vaginal administration. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/established.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories.

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Children

Unsafe

Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Do not give this medicine to your child without medical advice.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available on the use of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories in patients with heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories should be used in elderly patients only if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories in older adults, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories

Because this is a local vaginal treatment, an accidental overdose is highly unlikely. However, if the medication is swallowed, contact your doctor or a poison control center immediately for guidance.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wear loose-fitting, breathable cotton underwear to prevent moisture buildup, which can encourage fungal growth.
  • Avoid douching, bubble baths, scented soaps, and feminine hygiene sprays, as these can irritate the vaginal lining and disrupt your natural microbial balance.
  • Consider adding probiotic foods like plain yogurt or kefir to your diet to help support a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in your body.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support your body's natural defense systems.
  • Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment, as this can delay healing and allow the infection to spread to your partner.

Health Queries

I have a bacterial infection in my vagina. How can I manage it effectively?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

A bacterial infection in the vagina may cause symptoms such as unusual discharge, bad odour, itching, burning during urination, irritation, or discomfort during intercourse. One common cause is Bacterial Vaginosis, which occurs when the natural balance of healthy bacteria in the vagina gets disturbed. This condition is usually treated with antibiotics such as Clindamycin, Clotrimazole or other medicines prescribed by a doctor, depending on the severity of the infection. To help the infection heal and prevent it from recurring, maintain good intimate hygiene by keeping the area clean and dry, wearing loose cotton underwear, and avoiding tight clothing for long periods. Avoid using scented soaps, vaginal washes, sprays, or harsh chemical products because they can further irritate the area and disturb the natural protective bacteria. It is also advisable to avoid unprotected intercourse until the symptoms completely improve and not to scratch the area even if itching is severe. Drinking enough water, maintaining proper menstrual hygiene, and changing undergarments regularly may also help prevent repeated infections. If the symptoms continue, come back frequently, or are associated with fever, pelvic pain, sores, or bleeding, you should consult a gynaecologist for proper examination and testing because fungal infections and some sexually transmitted infections can produce similar symptoms and may require different treatment.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories to start to work: The time required for Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories to show its action is not clinically established.
  • The time for which the effects of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories last: The duration of action for Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories

If you forget a dose, insert it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not use two doses at once to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Who Should Not Use This Medicine

  • Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any of its ingredients.
  • Use during pregnancy only if recommended by your doctor. Extra caution is advised during the first trimester, and treatment should be used only when clearly needed.
  • This medicine is intended for adults and post-pubertal adolescents. Its safety and effectiveness in younger children have not been established unless prescribed by a doctor.
    General Precautions
  • Inspect the suppository or applicator packaging before use. Do not use the product if the packaging is damaged or if the suppository has completely melted.
  • Avoid using tampons, vaginal douches, or other vaginal products during your treatment unless advised by your doctor.
  • This medicine may weaken latex condoms and diaphragms, making them less effective. Use a non-latex contraceptive method or avoid sexual activity during treatment and for the period recommended in the product instructions after the last dose.
  • Complete the full prescribed course of treatment, even if your menstrual period begins or your symptoms improve before finishing the medicine.
  • If your symptoms do not improve after completing the treatment or if they worsen, contact your doctor.
    After Treatment / Follow-Up
  • Most women notice improvement within a few days, but complete symptom relief may take until the treatment course is finished.
  • See your doctor if symptoms persist after treatment, return within a few weeks, or if you develop severe irritation, fever, pelvic pain, or abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions:

  • Muscle Relaxants: This medicine may increase the effects of muscle relaxants used during surgical procedures if absorbed into the bloodstream.
  • Other Vaginal Products: Avoid using other vaginal creams, suppositories, or douches simultaneously, as they can interfere with how Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories works.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: 

  • Bowel Conditions: Do not use this medicine if you have a history of inflammatory bowel disease, regional enteritis, or antibiotic-associated colitis, as absorption of the active ingredients can worsen these conditions.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is used to treat vaginal infections caused by bacteria (bacterial vaginosis), yeast (candidiasis) and parasite (trichomoniasis).
Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories contains two active therapeutic components that work together to clear vaginal infections. The first component is an antibacterial agent that stops bacteria from producing the essential proteins they need to grow and multiply. Without these proteins, the harmful bacteria die off, clearing the bacterial infection. Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories also contains an antifungal component. This agent works by damaging the protective outer membrane of fungal cells. This causes holes to form in the cell wall, leaking the cell contents and destroying the yeast. Together, these two actions completely clear the vaginal environment of infection-causing microbes.
Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver, kidney and gastrointestinal diseases (diarrhoea and colitis, an inflammation of the colon), allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema), diabetes and immune system problems (HIV-AIDS).
Do not stop using Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories even if you feel better until the doctor's advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Bacterial infections, yeast infections, parasitic infections, vaginal atrophy after menopause and irritants like body wash/soap/perfumes/vaginal contraceptives devices are some of the common causes of vaginal infections.
Your doctor might ask you a few questions about your sexual health, like your history of past vaginal infections or if you have had any sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhoea. Besides this, your doctor might also perform a pelvic exam by collectinga vaginal discharge sample.
No, you should not use Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories for any white discharge without consulting a healthcare professional. While this medication is effective for treating certain vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, it's important to have a proper diagnosis to ensure you're using the right treatment.
Engaging in sexual activity or using vaginal products during treatment can potentially reduce the concentration of the medication in the vagina, potentially affecting its ability to treat the infection. It's important to follow this doctor's advice closely to ensure the medication's effectiveness.
If you don't experience improvement after using Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories, it's important to consult with your healthcare professional.
Storage: Keep Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Do not store it in the fridge or freezer. Keep it out of reach of children. Disposal: Do not flush Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories down the toilet. Follow the instructions on the packaging or ask your pharmacist for guidance on safe disposal.
Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories comprises two medicines: Clindamycin (antibiotic) and Clotrimazole (antifungal).
Common side effects of Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories include a burning sensation, irritation and itching. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and may differ individually. If the side effects persist or worsen, please seek medical advice.
Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Do not give this medicine to your child without medical advice.
There are limited studies on how Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories affects the unborn baby during pregnancy. It is advised to use Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories after consulting your doctor.
Yes, you should continue using this medicine even if your period starts. Use sanitary pads instead of tampons, as tampons can absorb the medication. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.
It is recommended to avoid sexual intercourse during treatment. The active ingredients can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms, and intercourse may prolong the infection. Talk to your doctor for advice.
No, Clindazole Vaginal Suppositories is strictly for vaginal use only. If the medication is swallowed accidentally, seek medical attention immediately.
If the suppository feels soft, place the unopened foil pack under cold running water or in the refrigerator for a few minutes until it hardens before inserting. Talk to your pharmacist if you need further help.
No, you should avoid douching during your treatment. Douching can wash away the medication and disrupt the natural flora of the vagina.
While rare with local vaginal use, a small amount of the antibiotic can be absorbed. If you develop severe, watery, or bloody diarrhea, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor

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INDIA

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Solvate Laboratories Pvt.Ltd., C-57, IIIrd Floor, Vikas Marg, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092
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