ClindaMax (Vaginal)

Generic name:clindamycin (vaginal route) [ klin-da-MYE-sin ]
Drug class:Vaginal anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 22, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Cleocin Vaginal
• ClindaMax
• Clindesse
• Xaciato

Available Dosage Forms:

• Suppository
• Cream

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Lincosamide

Uses for ClindaMax

Clindamycin is used to treat certain vaginal infections. It belongs to the class of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This medicine will not work for vaginal fungus or yeast infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using ClindaMax

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of clindamycin gel in children younger than 12 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of clindamycin gel in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Cholera Vaccine, Live
• Erythromycin

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Atracurium
• Metocurine
• ...