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Cleocin is a vaginal cream used to treat bacterial vaginosis, which is an imbalance in the bacteria found in the vagina. Women most at risk for the disease are those who have multiple sexual partners, those who douche, and those who use an intrauterine device for contraception. Vaginosis is considered a mild sexually transmitted disease, which is a disease acquired by sexual contact, including intercourse and oral contact.

Vaginosis is diagnosed by an unusual vaginal discharge (white, gray and very thin), a metallic smell, burning or itching in and around the vagina, and by testing cells on a microscope slide.

Vaginosis can lead to a number of other complications, including:

• increased susceptibility to HIV virus
• pelvic inflammatory disease
• pregnancy complications
• increased susceptibility to other sexually-transmitted diseases

Cleocin is a cream that is inserted into the vagina for several days. Patients should avoid using tampons or having sexual intercourse while using Cleotin, and avoiding douching altogether (because it is one of the causes of vaginosis). Cleocin is approved by the FDA for use in pregnant women who are in their second and third trimesters. However, it is believed that Cleocin is excreted in breast milk, so nursing mothers should talk to their doctors before using the drug.

However, Cleocin can cause serious side effects, such as colitis, which can lead to death.

You should talk to your doctor immediately if you experience stomach pains, cramping, diarrhea, blood or mucous in your stools, and nausea. These are signs of colitis, which needs to be treated immediately.

If you are injured while using Cleocin, talk to a personal injury attorney immediately.