Clindabiox
Overview
Clindabiox
Ovules, 100 mg
COMPOSITION
Each ovule contains: clindamycin (as clindamycin phosphate) 100 mg.
Excipients: semi-synthetic solid glycerides.
WHAT IT IS USED FOR
An antibiotic for the local treatment of bacterial vaginosis - a vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of the normal bacterial flora.
HOW IT WORKS
Clindamycin is an antibiotic of the lincosamide group. It stops the growth of the bacteria responsible for bacterial vaginosis, acting locally on the vaginal mucosa.
HOW TO USE
Administered intravaginally. Recommended dose: one ovule per day, in the evening at bedtime, for 3 consecutive days. Insert the ovule deep into the vagina.
WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE USED
hypersensitivity to clindamycin, lincomycin or to any of the excipients;
a history of colitis (inflammation of the bowel) associated with antibiotic use;
the first trimester of pregnancy;
children and adolescents under 16 years of age.
Important to know
In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, use only if clearly necessary and on the advice of a doctor; during breast-feeding, only after the doctor has weighed the risks and benefits.
During treatment, avoid sexual intercourse and other vaginal products (tampons, vaginal douching). Latex condoms and diaphragms may be damaged by the ovule excipients - do not rely on them during treatment and for 72 hours afterwards.
If severe or persistent diarrhoea occurs during or after treatment, stop using the product and consult a doctor immediately. Read the package leaflet carefully before use.
Possible side effects
Common: vulvovaginal candidiasis and other fungal infections, vulvovaginal pain or discomfort, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, itching.
Uncommon: vomiting, skin rash, vaginal infection, menstrual disorders, vaginal discharge, pain or itching at the application site, fever.
If side effects occur, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
STORAGE
Store below 25 °C. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life: 36 months.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACTS
For questions about the medicine, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. Manufacturer: FARMAPRIM SRL, 5 Crinilor str., Porumbeni village, Criuleni district, Republic of Moldova, MD-4829. Pharmacovigilance: safety@farmaprim.md.
Brief information prepared on the basis of the approved Summary of Product Characteristics. It does not replace consultation with a doctor or pharmacist and does not contain all information about the medicine. Always read the package leaflet.