Dalacin
Dalacin vaginal cream is a local antibiotic that treats bacterial infections in and around the vagina.
Form
emätinemulsiovoide
Strength
2 %
Active Ingredient
Clindamycin phosphate
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Insert one applicatorful of Dalacin vaginal cream (about 5 g) into the vagina.
Method
Preferably just before bedtime for seven days.
Important
One applicatorful (about 5 g) once daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Yeast infection of the vagina and outer genitals
- •Fungal infection
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Upper respiratory infections
- •Stomach pain
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Changes in taste
- •Itching (not at application site)
- •Rash
- •Back pain
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Too much sugar or protein in urine
- •Abnormal labor
- •Inflammation of the vagina and outer genitals
- •Vaginal and outer genital disorders
- •Menstrual problems
- •Pain in the vagina and outer genitals
- •Irregular or continuous uterine bleeding between periods
- •Vaginal discharge
RARE
- •Bacterial infection (elsewhere than vagina)
- •Skin yeast infection
- •Allergic reaction
- •Overactive thyroid
- •Spinning sensation
- •Nosebleed
- •Bloating
- •Gas
- •Bad breath
- •Indigestion
- •Hives
- •Redness
- •Spotty and bumpy rash
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Trichomonas infection of the vagina and outer genitals
- •Vaginal inflammation
- •Pelvic pain
- •Endometriosis
- •Inflammation
- •Pain
- •Abnormal microbiology test results
- •Bowel inflammation
- •Stomach and intestinal problems
Important Warnings
- Do not use Dalacin vaginal cream if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have had colon inflammation (colitis) with previous antibiotic treatment.
- This medicine can sometimes cause yeast overgrowth in the vagina.
- If you get severe or long-lasting diarrhea during treatment, contact your doctor right away.
- Dalacin contains ingredients that can weaken latex or rubber products like condoms and diaphragms. Do not use them for 72 hours after Dalacin treatment. Use other birth control and avoid sex during treatment.
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- Do not use other vaginal products, such as tampons or vaginal douches, during Dalacin treatment.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine. It may cause diarrhea, bloody stools, or rash in a breastfed baby.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 21.10.2024)