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I am 5 weeks 3 days pregnant, with a "threatened miscarriage" doctor has prescribed me cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) vaginal ovules to treat abnormal discharge. is it safe?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate): Is a pregnancy category b meaning no studies have been performed but it is probably safe. It is absorbed systemically so it is not a topical product strictly speaking.

Answered 10/22/2013

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Yes: This will not add to risk of miscarriage.

Answered 10/23/2013

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