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Ways to Prevent bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is rarely found in women who have never had sex. It is associated with having sex with a new partner, and with having multiple sex partners.

To reduce the risk of BV there are 5 steps you can take:

  1. Abstain from sexual intercourse.


  2. If you do have intercourse, practice safe sex to avoid the transfer of your vaginal fluids to your partner. This includes using a dental dam during oral sex, and making sure that anything that penetrates the vagina is covered by a condom or latex glove.


  3. Refrain from having multiple sex partners.


  4. Avoid douching.


  5. If medication has been prescribed for BV, use all of it as directed by your health care professional (HCP).


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Important Safety Information

CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules are used to treat infections of the vagina caused by bacteria. They should only be used by women who are not pregnant. No studies have been done to see if they are safe to use in pregnant women.

Most women found the drug easy to take. The most common side effects were itching, discharge, and pain around and in the vagina. Some women got yeast infections.

CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules are not for use in women who have an allergy to this kind of antibiotic. They should not be used for those who have had colitis or some other kinds of digestive problems.

Women who have loose stools or diarrhea after they take CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules should contact their physician immediately.

Women who are taking CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules should not have vaginal sex during treatment. They should not use vaginal products such as tampons or douche at this time. And they should not use latex or rubber birth control products such as condoms or vaginal contraceptive diaphragms for 3 days after treatment. CLEOCIN can weaken the latex and rubber.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a health care provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a health care provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.

The product information provided in this site is intended only for residents of the United States. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries.

Please see full prescribing information for Cleocin.

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