Clindamycin is a medicinal preparation, an antibiotic of the group of lincosamides. Has a wide spectrum of action, suppressing the synthesis of protein in the infected cell. Produced as:
- gel;
- cream;
- capsules;
- granules for the preparation of syrup;
- solutions for injections.
Composition of cream Clindamycin
The cream is used in the treatment of infections of the respiratory system, bones and joints, soft tissues, gynecological problems. It is possible to prescribe Clindamycin to patients with an allergic reaction to penicillin group drugs.
Composition of Clindamycin, produced in the form of a cream:
- clindamycin-phosphate;
- sodium benzoate;
- macrogol-1500 (polyethylene oxide-1500);
- emulsifier # 1;
- Castor oil;
- propylene glycol.
When using Clindamycin cream, it should be taken into account that the preparation contains substances that can reduce the strength of latex and rubber and, as a result, lead to unwanted pregnancies. Therefore, during the treatment should refrain from sexual intercourse. Unprotected sex is highly undesirable, as it can lead to infection of the partner.
The use of clindamycin in gynecology
Many women have firsthand experience of unpleasant sensations of itching, irritation and unpleasant discharge in the genitourinary area. Let's take a closer look at the indications for the use of clindamycin in the form of a cream or gel in gynecology.
Cream Clindamycin is prescribed for vaginal use in bacterial vaginosis, vaginitis (once a night, for three to seven days).
It should be noted that in the presence of pregnancy cream Clindamycin reduces the possibility of premature birth due to bacterial infections and other violations of the genital flora. The medicine is quite safe for expectant mothers and babies. When applying the cream during the second and third trimester of pregnancy, a negative effect on the fetus is unlikely, and in the course of studies, abnormalities in the development of the child were not noted.
Possible side effects of the genitourinary system:
- Candidiasis ;
- irritation of mucous membranes;
- violation of the cycle;
- pain in the vagina.
Cream Clindamycin for acne
Cream or gel Clindamycin can help in the treatment of such an unpleasant disease as acne or teenage acne. It fights directly with staphylococcal bacteria that cause the appearance of acne. Clindamycin is part of the following drugs from acne:
- Dalacin;
- Klindovit;
- Clenzite-with;
- solution Mirror.
Cream Clindamycin from acne is applied pointwise. It is applied directly to the inflamed area 2 to 3 times a day, and not to the entire surface of the skin, as it can cause dryness and irritation.
Cream Climdamycin has a number of contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- increased sensitivity to clindamycin.
It is undesirable to use during the lactation period. With caution apply the remedy for kidney and liver diseases.
Modern analogues of Clindamycin
Analogues of the drug are considered to be funds close to the mechanism of action and related to a single pharmacological group. For the cream Clindamycin analogues are the following drugs:
- Nystatin (vaginal suppositories);
- Pimafucin (vaginal suppositories);
- Polyginacs (capsules vaginal);
- Polizinax Virgo (emulsion for intravaginal administration);
- Primafungin (vaginal suppositories);
- Synthomycin (vaginal suppositories);
- vaginal suppositories with sintomycin 0.25 g (on the L-field G);
- Ecofucin (vaginal suppositories).
In any case, it should be remembered that the medication should be prescribed by the doctor after the tests.