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Clindamycin

Clindamycin

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Clindamycin vaginal cream

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Bloody diarrhea

Treats

Bacterial vaginosis
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