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Clindamycin vaginal cream

Clindamycin vaginal cream

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Clindamycin vaginal cream is an antibiotic cream that is effective in treating vaginal infections.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Generic Drug

Clindamycin

Side Effects

Common

Scaling skin
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Pain
Stomach cramps
Dry or cracking skin
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache
Burning sensation
Red skin
Vaginal irritation
Vaginal pain
Cramping abdominal pain
Skin redness or irritation
Oily skin
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge
Rash
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Bloody diarrhea

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Can clindamycin phosphate vaginal cream affect the effectiveness of my birth control if I had unprotected sex while taking this antibiotic?

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How long does it take clindamycin to clear up a vaginal bacteria?

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Can I develop a tolerance to Clindamycin that will make it less effective to treat future vaginal infections?

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