Clingen Forte Vaginal Capsule

• If you are known to be allergic to clindamycin, tinidazole, clotrimazole or any other ingredients of Clingen Forte.
• If you are known to have diarrhoea with blood in stools, severe pain and cramping in the stomach seen in some diseases of the intestines.
• If you have a history of severe diarrhoea with blood in stools and pain in the stomach after using an antibiotic.

• Burning, itching in the area applied
• Pain while passing urine
• Heavy bleeding during menses (periods)
• Vaginal irritation
• Skin redness

Other General Warnings

• You may experience diarrhoea, lower stomach pain, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, after using this medicine.
• It is to be used only as a vaginal tablet and should not be consumed
• You are advised to avoid intercourse even with condoms or vaginal diaphragms as the medicine can cause them to be less effective.
• You should also not use tampons, vaginal douches or other vaginal products while using Clingen Forte.
• You should preferably use cotton underwear
• Dry the area around the vagina after a bath and change damp clothing at the earliest. Wipe the area dry from front to back after visiting the toilet. Avoid scratching the area around the vagina.
• If your partner has itching, redness or discomfort in the private parts, he should visit a doctor and inform about your treatment as well.
• If this medicine is accidentally consumed, visit your doctor immediately or if it comes in contact with your eye, rinse thoroughly with cool water.

• You should use Clingen forte vaginal capsule in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
• Read and follow the instructions on the label before usage.
• Wash thoroughly and dry your hands and vaginal area.
• Do not use the capsules for more than the recommended duration.
• If there is any accidental exposure of the medicine to the eyes or mouth, you must wash immediately.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• Missing a dose may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and may lead to treatment failure. Hence, it is better to follow the prescribed schedule for optimal results.
• If you have missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
• It is also important that you should continue using the medication for the exact number of days for which your doctor has advised you to take it even though your symptoms are gone and you feel better.

Interactions with other drugs