Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Clindamycin Vaginal Suppositories . Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects. Clindamycin + clotrimazole is used to treat vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis (BV), candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. It comprises two medicines: ' Clindamycin ' (antibiotic) and 'Clotrimazole ' (antifungal). It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction. Clotrimazole is an imidazole antifungal medication that stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Clindamycin + clotrimazole treats vaginal infections caused by bacteria ... Clindamycin + Clotrimazole is inserted into the vagina using an applicator, usually at night before going to bed. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Clindamycin + Clotrimazole also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Vaginal Irritation. These side effects of Clindamycin + Clotrimazole are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment.
