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Compare Xaciato vs. Clindesse

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  • Xaciato (clindamycin)
    Clindamycin vaginal cream
  • Xaciato (clindamycin)
    Clindamycin vaginal cream

  • Summary of Xaciato vs. Clindesse

    Summary for Lincosamide antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Xaciato (clindamycin) is an antibiotic that's used to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women and girls 12 years and older. It comes as a single-dose vaginal gel that you insert with an applicator into the vagina, and you can use it at any time of day. Common side effects include vaginal discomfort and yeast infection.

    Summary for Lincosamide antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Clindamycin vaginal cream is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV). It’s available under two brand names, Clindesse and Cleocin, and applied inside the vagina using an applicator. Clindesse is a single-dose treatment used one time, while Cleocin and its generic versions are typically used once a day at bedtime for 3 or 7 days. Common side effects include vaginal irritation and yeast infections.

  • Indications of Xaciato vs. Clindesse

    Indications for
    •Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
    Indications for
    •Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

  • Pros and Cons of Xaciato vs. Clindesse

    Pros and Const for Lincosamide antibiotic
    Pros
    •Applied directly in the vagina to treat the problem where it is
    •Only need to use one time
    •Safe for women and girls 12 years and older
    Cons
    •Can cause yeast infections
    •Can't use polyurethane condoms, or tampons for several days after finishing treatment
    •Possible irritation or discomfort
    Pros and Const for Lincosamide antibiotic
    Pros
    •Applied directly in the vagina to treat the problem where it is
    •Easy to apply using the applicator
    •Available as both single-dose (Clindesse) and multi-day (Cleocin) options
    Cons
    •Can cause yeast infections
    •Can't use condoms, diaphragms, or tampons for several days after finishing treatment
    •Possible irritation or discomfort

  • Common Side Effects of Xaciato vs. Clindesse

    Common Side Effects for
    •Yeast infection (17%)
    •Vaginal discomfort (6%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Clindesse:

    •Vaginal yeast infection (14%)
    •Headache (7%)
    •Back pain (5%)
    •Constipation (2%)
    •Urinary tract infection (2%)

    Cleocin and its generics:

    •Vaginal yeast infection (8-14%)
    •Vaginal irritation (4-6%)
    •Vaginal problems (3-5%)

  • Warnings of Xaciato vs. Clindesse

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe diarrhea
    •Damage to polyurethane condoms
    •Yeast infections
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe diarrhea
    •Damage to condoms and diaphragms

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