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Symptoms and treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis

The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV) may include:

  • A vaginal discharge that does not seem normal


    • It has an unpleasant odor


    • It is usually white or gray


    • It can be thin (watery)


  • A strong, fishy odor, especially after sex


  • A burning feeling when urinating


  • Itching around the outside of the vagina


Some women may not have any symptoms.

BV can sometimes clear up by itself. But if you have symptoms, or think you may have BV, you should see your health care professional (HCP). Click here for a tool that can help you talk to your HCP about your symptoms.

Treatment of BV

Before your HCP treats you for BV, he or she may test a sample of vaginal fluid to first rule out other vaginal infections such as yeast infection, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. BV is treated with an antibiotic.

If you are pregnant, your HCP may test and treat you for BV even if you don't have any symptoms.

Are you pregnant and do you have BV? Learn how Cleocin® Vaginal Cream (clindamycin phosphate vaginal cream) can help.

Ask your HCP if Cleocin Vaginal Ovules are right for you.

You may want to discuss Cleocin Vaginal Ovules with your HCP because they are:

  • Not as messy as creams or gels


  • A 3-day BV treatment


See "What Are Cleocin Vaginal Ovules?" to learn more.

Reducing your risk for BV

It is very common to get BV again several months after being treated. You can help reduce your risk by:

  • Not having sex


  • Limiting your number of sex partners


  • Not using a douche


  • Making sure to use all of your medicine as directed by your HCP, even if your symptoms go away
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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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