Clindamycin + Clotrimazole Softgel Capsule

Clindamycin + Clotrimazole Softgel Capsule comes with the branding “Clexigard Plus” and is a medication used to treat various vaginal infections caused by bacteria, yeast, or parasites. These infections can lead to symptoms like itching, unusual odour, and abnormal discharge from the vagina. It contains two active ingredients: Clindamycin, which is an antibiotic, and Clotrimazole, an antifungal.

Clindamycin works by stopping the bacteria from making proteins they need to survive, which ultimately slows down their growth (it doesn’t directly kill them). Clotrimazole, on the other hand, belongs to a group of antifungal medications called imidazoles.

It kills fungi by creating holes in their cell membranes, causing them to leak out their contents and die. Clindamycin + Clotrimazole Softgel Capsule can effectively treat bacterial, yeast, and parasitic vaginal infections by targeting the underlying causes and helping to relieve symptoms.

Medical Benefits

• This medicine is used to treat vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis (BV), candidiasis, and trichomoniasis.
• It treats vaginal infections caused by bacteria, yeast, and parasites, preventing symptoms like white discharge, itchiness, and inflammation in the genitourinary area.
• Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, which stops bacterial growth and shows a bacteriostatic effect, halting bacterial reproduction.
• Clotrimazole, an imidazole antifungal medication, damages the fungal cell membrane, preventing fungal growth and causing leakage of its contents.

Dirеctions For Usе

• Follow thе rеcommеndеd dosagе as providеd by your hеalthcarе provider.
• Take the medicine and place it on the applicator.
• Lie relaxed on your back.
• Gently insert the applicator tip into the vagina and push the plunger to release the gel/capsule/suppository into the vagina.
• If you are inserting without an applicator, place the gel/capsule/suppository on your clean finger and gently insert it into the vagina.

Storagе

• Ensurе thе tablеt is not reachable to your child.
• Kееp it shiеldеd from sunlight.
• Locate it in a cool and dry place.

Precautions

• Consult your doctor before taking this medicine as it may interact with anaesthetic agents/skeletal muscle relaxants (atracurium, cisatracurium, doxacurium, mivacurium, pancuronium, pipecuronium, rapacuronium, rocuronium, vecuronium, succinylcholine, tubocurarine, and metocurine) and respiratory drugs (budesonide, formoterol).
• Clindamycin + Clotrimazole Softgel Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Do not give this medicine to your child without medical advice.
• Limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine while taking this medicine.
• Inform your doctor if have any liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal diseases (diarrhoea and colitis, an inflammation of the colon), allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema), diabetes, and immune system problems (HIV-AIDS).

Side Effects

• Irritation
• Itching
• Burning sensation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I stop using this medicine if my symptoms are relieved?

Even if you start feeling better, it’s important not to stop using it until you’ve finished the course your doctor recommended. Your symptoms might improve before the infection is completely gone.

How should I store and get rid of this composition?

Store it away from direct sunlight. When you no longer need it, dispose of any unused medicine safely and make sure it’s out of reach of children and pets.

What are the usual reasons for vaginal infections?

Bacterial infections, yeast infections, parasites, vaginal atrophy after menopause, and things like body wash, soap, perfumes, or vaginal contraceptives can cause vaginal infections.