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Are Clindamycin And Clotrimazole Vaginal Suppositories Safe To Be Used During Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2023

Question: Hi doctor I am pregnant and I have smelly vaginal discharge the doctor prescribed me to use vaginal pessary which is clindamycin and clotrimazole. I used one today and then i Googled if it’s safe I don’t know if it is before I carry on finishing the course is it safe to use during pregnancy thank u

I am 18 weeks pregnant

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It's safe

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is safe to use clindamycin and clotrimazole locally in the form of pessary or gel in the vagina.

It has no adverse effects on the fetus.

Moreover, it is necessary to treat vaginal infection timely by proper antibiotics as it can lead to preterm labor.

There is nothing to worry about using these pessaries.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (7 hours later)

And doctor I am just about 18 weeks pregnant. My last period day was 04 December 2017 I don’t feel the baby move as yet is that normal?i think I feel something but not really. Just worried

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
By 20-22 weeks

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Fetal movements are perceived by 20-22 weeks.

You can get an ultrasound to confirm the well being of the pill fetus.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T