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Cleocin vs. Neuac

Cleocin (clindamycin) vaginal ovule is an antibiotic suppository that treats bacterial vaginosis (BV), a type of vaginal infection. This medication can be prescribed for adults or adolescent females who've started their menstrual periods. But it's not approved for people who are pregnant. Cleocin (clindamycin) vaginal suppository is inserted vaginally once daily, typically at bedtime, for 3 days. Side effects aren't common, but can include vaginal discomfort, such as irritation and pain.

• Bacterial vaginosis (BV) - vaginal bacterial infection

• Vaginal irritation (3%)
• Vaginal pain (2%)
• Vaginal yeast infection (2%)

• Severe diarrhea
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Damage to vaginal contraceptives

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide is a combination topical gel used to treat acne in people ages 12 years and older. It contains a lincosamide antibiotic (clindamycin) and an antiseptic (benzoyl peroxide) that kills acne-causing bacteria and easing skin inflammation. Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide is applied to the face once or twice per day, depending on the strength. Side effects include skin redness and itching. This medication is available as both brand name (e.g., Neuac, Acanya) and generic versions.

• Treatment of inflammatory acne on the face in people ages 12 years and older

Neuac:

• Mild skin redness (26%)
• Mild skin peeling (17%)
• Mild skin dryness (15%)
• Mild skin burning (5%)

Acanya:

• Mild skin redness (25%)
• Mild skin scaling (18%)
• Mild skin itching (15%)
• Mild skin burning (8%)

Clindamycin 1% / benzoyl peroxide 5%:

• Dryness (12%)

• Serious gut problem (colitis)
• Sunburn
• Skin irritations