Cleocin.com — Glossary

Abortion
Termination of a pregnancy

Antibiotic Suppositories

A medicated cone or tablet to be put into a body cavity to inhibit bacterial growth

Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

A condition where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is upset by too many harmful bacteria

Chlamydia

A kind of bacteria that causes infection

Clindamycin

An antibiotic used for treatment of bacterial vaginosis; active ingredient in Cleocin Vaginal Ovules

Gonorrhea

Inflammation of membranes in the genital area, a serious sexually transmitted disease caused by specific bacteria

Healthcare Professional (HCP)

A person with training in medicine who is qualified and licensed to give medical advice and/or prescribe medication.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

The cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus, or womb

Local

Refers to treatment that has its effect in the area where the condition exists

Metronidazole

Medicines active against bacteria, used for treating bacterial vaginosis. Metronidazole may be in the form of pills or vaginal gels

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Infection of the reproductive tract that can cause infertility

Systemic

Affecting the whole body, often used to describe treatment that circulates in the bloodstream throughout the body, like an oral pill or a patch

Trichomonas

An STD caused by a parasite; a protozoan infection of the vagina

Yeast infection

Infection of the vagina with yeast, also called monilia or candida

Important Safety Information

CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules are used to treat infections of the vagina caused by bacteria. It should only be used by women who are not pregnant. No studies have been done to see if it is 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 is not for use in women who have an allergy to this kind of antibiotic. It should not be used for those who have had colitis or some other kinds of digestive problems.

Women who have loose stools after they take CLEOCIN Vaginal Ovules should be checked for colitis.

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 for 3 days after treatment. CLEOCIN can weaken the latex and rubber.

*Lack of odor and discharge.

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