Dalacin(Clindamycin) 2%

What is Dalacin(Clindamycin) 2%?

Dalacin(Clindamycin) 2% is used to treat bacterial vaginosis infections in women. It belongs to a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics and is available in the branded form called Dalacin 2%.

Clindamycin 2% is available as a vaginal cream, which is applied inside the vagina to stop the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Each gram of cream contains the equivalent of 20 mg of clindamycin phosphate or 2% clindamycin.

How does Dalacin(Clindamycin) work?

Clindamycin works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause bacterial vaginosis. It inhibits the growth of bacteria, helping to alleviate symptoms over time.

It is important to complete the full course of clindamycin even if you feel your symptoms have cleared. If you don’t, there is a risk the infection will return.

How to use Dalacin(Clindamycin) 2% cream

Clindamycin (Dalacin) 2% cream is for use inside the vagina only and should be used exactly as prescribed by your clinician.

The usual clindamycin 2% cream dose is 1 applicator full (5 grams) at night for 7 days.

To apply clindamycin 2% cream:

• Wash your hands with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly before applying the cream.
• Remove the cap from the tube.
• Screw one of the supplied disposable applicators to the end of the tube where you have removed the cap.
• Squeeze from the bottom of the cream tube to 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 and insert the applicator into your vagina as far as it is comfortable.
• Slowly push the applicator plunger until it stops and all the cream has been emptied.
• Carefully remove the applicator, wrap it in tissue paper, and dispose of it in your household waste. Do not flush the applicator away.
• Wash your hands again with warm, soapy water.

What to do if you forget to use clindamycin 2% cream

If you have forgotten your usual clindamycin dose and it’s only a few hours late, use it as soon as you remember.

If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the forgotten one. Apply your next dose at the normal time and do not double the amount to make up for a missed dose.

What if I use too much clindamycin 2%?

If you have used more than you have been prescribed by your clinician, you should speak to your doctor straight away for advice.

How effective is Dalacin(Clindamycin) 2% cream?

Alongside metronidazole, clindamycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic treatment for bacterial vaginosis.

Research shows they are similarly effective, with over 90% of women who are treated with either antibiotic having no symptoms once their course has finished.

Studies investigating the effectiveness of clindamycin found that:

• Treatment without clindamycin resulted in half the participants being given a placebo had no bacterial vaginosis symptoms after one to two weeks.
• Treatment with clindamycin cleared bacterial vaginosis symptoms in 1 to 2 weeks in 88% of patients.

More recent research has shown that a single dose of vaginal clindamycin cleared bacterial vaginosis in 70% of study participants.

How to buy clindamycin 2%

Clindamycin 2% cream is a prescription-only medication, so you will need a doctor’s approval before you can get it.

You can buy clindamycin 2% from Prescription Doctor. You’ll just need to complete a short online consultation, so our clinicians can determine if clindamycin 2% cream is a safe and suitable option for you.

If your order is approved, your medication will be discreetly delivered to you in opaque packaging. If your order has been approved by 3 pm, you should receive it the next day.

If our clinician doesn’t think clindamycin is suitable for you, you will receive a full refund as part of our money-back guarantee.

Clindamycin 2% side effects

Common side effects include:

• Skin Irritation: Redness, dryness, itching, or burning at the application site.
• Peeling Skin: Mild peeling or flaking of the skin, especially at the beginning of treatment.
• Oily Skin: Some people experience an increase in oil production after using clindamycin.
• Skin Sensitivity: Sensitivity to sunlight, making the skin more prone to sunburn.
• Contact Dermatitis: A localized allergic reaction that may cause a rash or irritation.

Who shouldn’t use clindamycin 2% cream?

Clindamycin 2% cream isn’t suitable for everyone.

You should not use clindamycin 2% if you:

• are allergic to any of the ingredients in the cream including clindamycin or lincomycin
• have a history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or antibiotic-associated colitis

It’s also important to tell your doctor if you have diarrhoea or get diarrhoea when you take antibiotics.

Clindamycin and pregnancy

If you are pregnant, think you might be or are planning to get pregnant, you should let your clinician know before using clindamycin.

Learn more about treating bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy.

Clindamycin and breastfeeding

If you're going to be using clindamycin 2% while breastfeeding, let your clinician know. Although it isn’t likely that much of the active ingredient will pass to your baby during breastfeeding, if your baby has blood-stained diarrhoea or has any signs of illness, you should consult your doctor right away.

Clindamycin and other medicines

Before using clindamycin, tell your clinician if you are taking any:

• prescription medications
• over-the-counter drugs
• herbal remedies

Clindamycin 2% might affect how other medicines work, so it is important to tell your clinician about any medications you are taking, even if you acquired them without a prescription.

Clindamycin and sex

It is recommended that you avoid sexual intercourse while you are receiving treatment for bacterial vaginosis with clindamycin.

You should also avoid tampons and vaginal washes, such as douches, during your treatment.