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Clindamycin Vaginal (Cleocin): Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · About this document

Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Clindamycin Vaginal

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Disposable plastic applicators are provided with this package. They are designed to allow proper vaginal administration of the cream.

Remove cap from cream tube. Screw a plastic applicator on the threaded end of the tube.

Rolling tube from the bottom, squeeze gently and force the medication into the applicator. The applicator is filled when the plunger reaches its predetermined stopping point.

Unscrew the applicator from the tube and replace the cap.

While lying on your back, firmly grasp the applicator barrel and insert into vagina as far as possible without causing discomfort.

Slowly push the plunger until it stops.

Carefully withdraw applicator from vagina, and discard applicator.

REMEMBER TO APPLY ONE APPLICATORFUL EACH NIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME, OR AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR.

INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA PACIENTE

Este envase contiene aplicadores de plástico desechables. Los aplicadores están diseñados para la administración apropiada de la crema en la vagina.

Remueva la tapa del tubo de crema y enrosque el aplicador de plástico al tubo.

Exprima el tubo suavemente desde el extremo inferior y fuerce el medicamento al aplicador. El aplicador estará lleno cuando el émbolo llega a su máxima longitud.

Desenrosque el aplicador del tubo y vuelva a poner la tapa.

Acuéstese de espalda y agarrando firmemente el aplicador, introdúzcalo en la vagina tanto como sea posible sin causar molestias.

Empuje lentamente el émbolo hasta que se detenga.

Saque el aplicador cuidadosamente de la vagina y descártelo.

RECUERDE APLICARSE UN APLICADOR LLENO TODAS LAS NOCHES AL ACOSTARSE, O DE ACUERDO CON LAS INDICACIONES DE SU MEDICO.

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Revised April 2013

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Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · Application number: NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC 050680 · View the label on DailyMed

Revision date stated in the text: April 2013

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Drug information for Clindamycin Vaginal

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
  • This drug is available only with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Rx
Drug class Lincosamide Antibacterial
Active ingredient Clindamycin phosphate 20 mg/g
Dosage form Cream
Route Vaginal
Marketing status listed in the FDA NDC Directory
Company (applicant) PFIZER
FDA approval NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC 050680NDA authorized generic Approved August 11, 1992
Reference listed drug This is the reference listed drug (RLD) that generics are compared with.
Therapeutic equivalence (TE) code ABCodes starting with A mean the FDA rates the drug therapeutically equivalent to its reference drug (Orange Book).
Generics Cleocin Vaginal Cream with the same TE code
Manufacturers 2 labelers list this drug on DailyMed
Packages (NDC)
Package
20 mg/g – 40 g in 1 tube / 1 in 1 carton NDC 59762-5009-1

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed, data as of October 31, 2026. FDA data (DailyMed, Orange Book, Drug Shortages, enforcement reports). Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.