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Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is used to treat vaginal infections. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing bacteria, fungi, amoeba and parasites. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as a burning sensation, irritation, and itching in the vaginal area. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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

Composition :

CLINDAMYCIN-100MG+CLOTRIMAZOLE-100MG+TINIDAZOLE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Vaginal

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule

Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is used to treat vaginal infections caused by bacteria (bacterial vaginosis), yeast infection (candidiasis), and parasitic infections (trichomoniasis). Symptoms of a vaginal infection include itching, odour, and abnormal heavy white discharge from the vagina.

Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule comprises of Clindamycin, Clotrimazole, and Tinidazole. Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Tinidazole kills amoeba and parasites. Clotrimazole kills fungi by causing holes in their cell membrane, thereby leaking all content.

Common side effects of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule include a burning sensation, irritation, and itching in the vaginal area. However, these side effects are mild and temporary in nature. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any antibacterial, antifungal, clotrimazole, clindamycin, or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or gastrointestinal diseases; allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, or eczema), diabetes; or immune system problems (HIV-AIDS).

Uses of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule

Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is used to treat vaginal infections. The detailed uses of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule are as follows:

  • Restoration of Vaginal Flora: Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule helps to treat vaginal infections by restoring healthy bacteria, reducing symptoms, and effectively managing mixed bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections.
  • Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis: Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule can help treat bacterial vaginosis symptoms like unusual discharge and odor.
  • Fungal vaginal infections: Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is often prescribed to treat fungal vaginal infections like candida infections (yeast infections), helping to alleviate symptoms such as itching, burning, and discharge.
  • Improving Vaginal Health: Regular use of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule promotes beneficial bacteria growth, supporting overall vaginal health and reducing infection risk.

Key Benefits

  • Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is used to treat vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis (BV), candidiasis, and trichomoniasis.
  • Clindamycin is an antibiotic drug and works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction.
  • Clotrimazole is an imidazole antifungal medication that prevents fungal growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane.
  • Tinidazole is an antibiotic or antiprotozoal that kills amoeba and parasites.
  • Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule treats vaginal infections, preventing white discharge, itchiness, and inflammation in the genitourinary area.
Side effects of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule
  • Vaginal discomfort needs immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
  • Get a physical examination and prevent wearing clothes that can hold heat and moisture.
  • Avoid using vaginal sprays or perfumed soaps that increase itching and irritation.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions, and rest well with proper medication.
  • Take a balanced diet and get regular screenings to reduce discomfort.

Directions for Use

  • Use Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule at bedtime or as advised by the doctor. 
  • Check the label for directions and use as advised by the doctor. Wash and dry the vaginal area. Lie on your back and gently insert the medicine into the vagina. 
  • Wash your hands before and after handling Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule.

How Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule Works

Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule comprises three medicines: Clindamycin (antibiotic), Clotrimazole (antifungal), and Tinidazole. Clindamycin belongs to the lincomycin antibiotic group that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, which is required for the bacteria's survival. Tinidazole is an antibiotic or antiprotozoal which kills amoeba and parasites. On the other hand, Clotrimazole belongs to the imidazole antifungal group that kills fungi by causing holes in their cell membrane, thereby leaking all content.
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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 Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule affects the unborn baby during pregnancy. It is advised to use Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule after consulting your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

There is limited data on how Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule affects breastfeeding infants. However, systemic absorption of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule 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 taking Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule.

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Children

Unsafe

Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule 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 Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule 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

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule

Use Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule only as advised by the doctor and avoid exceeding the recommended dose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid frequent douching to maintain the natural moisture in the vagina.
  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Health Queries

Why is my period late after taking Clingen tablets, and is it still possible that I am pregnant despite getting a negative pregnancy test result?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Clingen tablets, which treat vaginal infections, do not typically cause delayed menstruation, but the physical stress of an infection on your body can. While a negative pregnancy test is highly reassuring, it is still possible to be pregnant if the test was taken too early. I gently suggest waiting a few days and repeating the test using your first morning urine for the most accurate result. If your period remains delayed or you feel unwell, please consult your doctor for peace of mind.

Should I continue using Clingen vaginal medication now that my period has started?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

It is generally recommended to temporarily pause using vaginal medications like Clingen (which contains clindamycin and clotrimazole) once your period starts. The menstrual flow can wash the medication away, making it much less effective. You can safely pause the treatment during your bleeding days and resume it to complete the remaining course once your flow stops. Please do not worry, as this short pause will not disrupt your overall recovery.

I developed vaginal itching two days after having sex with my husband, and even though I used Clingen suppositories for seven days, my outer vaginal lips are still itching; should I take oral medication like the FAS kit, or is applying Onabet cream enough?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Since you completed the Clingen suppositories, the internal infection may be cleared, but the external skin (vulval lips) can remain inflamed or infected with yeast. Applying Onabet cream (sertaconazole) to the outer area twice daily can help soothe this itching. Please avoid taking the FAS kit without a doctor's guidance, as it contains strong oral medications that may be unnecessary. Since this started after sex, having your husband evaluated is also helpful to prevent passing infections back and forth. If itching persists, please see your gynecologist.

Will using Clingen Forte vaginal suppositories and clotrimazole cream affect my chances of getting pregnant?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

Using Clingen Forte vaginal suppositories (which typically contain clindamycin and clotrimazole) and clotrimazole cream will not affect your long-term fertility or your overall chances of getting pregnant. These medications work locally to clear up vaginal infections. However, while you are actively treating an infection, the physical presence of the suppository residue and temporary changes in vaginal pH can make it harder for sperm to travel. For your comfort and to allow the medication to work effectively, it is best to complete your treatment course and let the infection heal before trying to conceive.

Could the itching all over my body, especially on my hands and legs, be a side effect of the Clingen tablets I just finished taking for an infection?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

Yes, the itching you are experiencing on your body, hands, and legs could be an allergic reaction to Clingen (which contains clindamycin and clotrimazole). While these tablets are highly effective for treating infections, a systemic allergic response can sometimes occur after use. Please be reassured that this is manageable. I recommend contacting your doctor so they can evaluate your symptoms and prescribe a safe antihistamine to help relieve your discomfort.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule to start to work: The time required for Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule to show its action is unknown. 
  • The time for which the effects of Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule last: The duration of action for Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

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

Drug Warnings

  • Do not use Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule if you are allergic to Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule or any of its components.
  • Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney and gastrointestinal diseases (diarrhoea and colitis, an inflammation of the colon), allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, and eczema), diabetes, and immune system problems (HIV/AIDS).
  • It is advised to use Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule under your doctor's supervision if you use other azole antifungal medicines.
  • Clotrimazole and mineral oil additives in Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule may weaken the rubber product's activity (such as latex condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps).
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule.
  • Please inform your doctor if you use any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including vitamins and herbal supplements, before using Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule may interact with anaesthetic agents/skeletal muscle relaxants (atracurium, cisatracurium, doxacurium, mivacurium, pancuronium, pipecuronium, rapacuronium, rocuronium, vecuronium, succinylcholine, tubocurarine, and metocurine) and respiratory drugs (budesonide, formoterol). 

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule, let your doctor know if 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). 

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FAQs

Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is used to treat vaginal infections caused by bacteria (bacterial vaginosis), yeast infection (candidiasis), and parasitic infections (trichomoniasis).
Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is used to treat vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis (BV), candidiasis and trichomoniasis. It consists of Clindamycin (antibiotic), Tinidazole (antibiotic) and Clotrimazole (antifungal). Clindamycin is an antibiotic drug and works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. Tinidazole is an antibiotic or antiprotozoal which kills amoeba and parasites. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that stops fungi growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane.
Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule 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 Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule 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 contraceptive 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 collecting a vaginal discharge sample.
Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule usually starts working within 3 to 7 days. However, it may take several days to show its complete effects depending on the severity of your infection. Therefore, complete the course of treatment for best results.
You can urinate after using Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule as it is designed for intravaginal use, and urination does not affect its effectiveness. However, it is recommended to lie down for at least 30 minutes after insertion for optimal absorption.
You can walk after inserting Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule, but it is best to avoid physical activities immediately to ensure the medication works effectively. Therefore, for better absorption, it is advisable to lie down for at least 30 minutes and rest during this period.
Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule may cause vaginal discharge as a side effect in some individuals. To help manage this, wear breathable cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes. Keep the vaginal area clean by gently washing with mild, fragrance-free soap and water. Avoid using scented products, douches, or harsh soaps, as these can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria and irritate the area. If you experience persistent, severe, or unusual discharge, consult your doctor for further guidance and proper evaluation.
Taking a few precautions when using Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is essential to ensure effective treatment and minimize potential side effects. Begin by washing and drying the vaginal area before application. Avoid vaginal intercourse during the treatment period, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the medication and increase the risk of reinfection. Additionally, refrain from using tampons, douches, or other vaginal products, which can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria. Wearing loose, breathable clothing can also help keep the area dry and promote healing. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor about any allergies, medications, or underlying medical conditions. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule to discuss potential risks and benefits.
Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule may cause vomiting in some individuals. Taking the medication with a small meal or snack may help alleviate this side effect if vomiting occurs. However, if the vomiting persists, please consult your doctor for further guidance.
Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, due to potential fetal risks. Consult your doctor for alternative treatments if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule may cause headaches in some individuals. If you experience a headache while taking this medication, try coping with it by resting in a quiet, dark room, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and avoiding triggers like stress or certain foods. If your headache persists or worsens, consult your doctor for advice on managing this side effect.

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India

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Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
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