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	Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the name of a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is upset. Too much of the wrong kind of bacteria can result in an unusual discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning. Most of the time, the worst thing about BV is the discomfort caused by its symptoms. However, you need to get treatment, because there are some serious risks that you should know about. How do I know it's not a yeast infection? Only your health care professional (HCP) can tell for sure if you have bacterial vaginosis (BV). When your HCP examines you for possible BV, he or she may take a sample of your vaginal fluid with a swab. If test results show that there is a shift in the normal balance of bacteria in your vagina, you may have BV. Another sign of BV is a strong odor. Learn more about the symptoms of BV. You need to see a HCP to treat BV When you talk to your HCP, you should know that there are different treatments that can be prescribed. Both local and systemic treatments are available. A treatment that is fast, clean, and easy might make having BV a little less unpleasant. Click here for a tool that can help you and your HCP determine if you have BV and whether Cleocin is right for you. Risks linked to bacterial vaginosis (BV) BV can make you more likely to get human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) if you are exposed to the HIV virus BV can make women with HIV more likely to pass HIV to a sex partner BV can increase your chance of getting pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) after an abortion or a hysterectomy BV may create problems for pregnant women Your child could be born too early, which can cause other serious problems Your child could have a low birth weight (less than 5 pounds) BV can make you more likely to get chlamydia or gonorrhea Are you pregnant and do you have BV? Learn how Cleocin^® Vaginal Cream (clindamycin phosphate vaginal cream) can help. See your HCP BV can sometimes clear up by itself. But if you have symptoms, you should see your HCP for treatment. This can help you avoid some of the risks listed above. Click here for a tool that can help you talk to your HCP about your symptoms.

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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.

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