What is KLINSPEC 1%?
- KLINSPEC 1% contains Clindamycin which belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics
What KLINSPEC 1% is used for?
- It is used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (a bacterial infection of the vagina)
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Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to clindamycin, lincomycin or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have any other severe vaginal infections
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- KLINSPEC 1% cream is not recommended for use in children
- No effects on the ability to drive or use machines have been seen with KLINSPEC 1% Cream
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take e.g. any other vaginal pessaries or vaginal tablets
- Always take this cream exactly as your doctor has told you
- The usual dose is one applicator full (approx. 5 grams), which should be placed into the vagina each night at bedtime for seven consecutive nights
- Always wash your hands before using the cream
- Remove the cap from the tube
- Screw one of the disposable plastic applicators supplied on to the tube where the cap has been removed
- Holding the tube from the bottom, squeeze gently and force the cream into the applicator
- When the plunger stops moving, the applicator is full
- Unscrew the applicator and replace the cap on the tube
- Lie on your back, firmly grasp the applicator barrel, and insert gently into the vagina as far as possible without causing discomfort
- Still holding the barrel, slowly push the plunger until it stops, and all the cream has been expelled
- Carefully withdraw the applicator and dispose of it
- It is preferable to wrap it in paper before disposal in a waste container
- Do not try to flush it down the toilet
- Wash your hands well after applying the cream
If you use more KLINSPEC 1%
- Talk to your doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately
If you forget to use KLINSPEC 1%
- If the forgotten dose is just a few hours late, use it straight away
- If it is nearly time for your next application, miss out the forgotten one
- Do the next application at the normal time
If you stop using KLINSPEC 1%
- Even if you do feel better, do not stop using the cream until you have completed the full course of treatment
Like all medicines, the medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- allergic reaction or skin reaction such as hives or a measles-like rash
- vaginal thrush
- infection or inflammation of the vulva and vagina
- itching
- vaginal disorder, vaginal discomfort, vaginal discharge
- stomach cramps
- inflammation of the cervix
- inflammation of the vagina
- vaginal infection, urinary tract infection
- yeast infection (body)
- fungal infection
- painful urination, excess of sugar in the urine, protein in the urine
- vaginal pain
- inflammation of the vagina
- generalised abdominal pain, abdominal swelling back pain, pelvic pain, bacterial infection
- skin infection
- rash with red spots
- irregular periods, abnormal bleeding from the uterus
- endometriosis, abnormal labour, swelling, body pain, abnormal blood culture and sensitivity
- Protect from excess heat and light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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