Dalacin Cream for Effective Relief from Bacterial Vaginosis

What Is Dalacin Cream?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that can cause discomfort and disrupt daily life. If you are experiencing unusual vaginal odour or discharge, Dalacin Cream could be the solution you need.

Dalacin Cream contains clindamycin phosphate — a powerful antibiotic that targets the bacteria responsible for BV. This prescription vaginal cream is inserted directly into the vagina using supplied applicators, allowing the medication to act directly at the source of infection. It is available from Access Doctor following a GPhC-regulated online consultation.

How Does Dalacin Cream Work?

Clindamycin, the active ingredient in Dalacin Cream, is a lincosamide antibiotic. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis — specifically, it prevents ribosomes within bacterial cells from producing the proteins bacteria need to survive and multiply. This bacteriostatic action stops the overgrowth of harmful bacteria responsible for your BV symptoms, allowing the natural vaginal flora — including protective lactobacilli — to re-establish.

Because the cream is applied directly into the vagina, it achieves a high local concentration of clindamycin at the exact site of infection, with minimal systemic (whole-body) absorption.

Benefits of Using Dalacin Cream

• Clinically proven: MHRA-approved treatment backed by clinical research and endorsed by UK healthcare professionals
• Targeted local action: Vaginal application delivers medication directly where it is needed — maximum local effect, minimal systemic exposure
• No alcohol interaction: Unlike oral metronidazole, Dalacin Cream does not interact with alcohol
• Easy to use: Supplied with disposable applicators for convenient, hygienic application
• Alternative to metronidazole: Suitable for women who cannot tolerate oral metronidazole
• Discreet delivery: Access Doctor delivers in plain, unmarked packaging with next-day delivery available

How to Use Dalacin Cream

1. 1

   Remove the cap

   Remove the cap from the tube and screw on a disposable plastic applicator.

2. 2

   Fill the applicator

   Squeeze the tube from the bottom to push cream into the applicator until the plunger stops moving — indicating it is full.

3. 3

   Insert and administer

   Lie on your back with knees bent. Gently insert the applicator into the vagina as far as is comfortable. Slowly push the plunger until it stops to empty the cream.

4. 4

   Dispose and repeat

   Remove and immediately discard the applicator. Repeat each night for 7 consecutive nights.

Important Considerations

Supporting Your Vaginal Health

While Dalacin Cream effectively treats BV, maintaining good vaginal health requires ongoing care — particularly to reduce the risk of BV returning. BV recurrence is common, affecting up to 50–70% of women within a year of treatment. The following measures can help:

• Wash the vaginal area with mild, unperfumed soap and water — avoid scented products, douches, or deodorants
• Wear breathable cotton underwear and avoid tight clothing
• Practise safe sex — consistent condom use reduces the risk of BV-associated bacterial disruption
• Always wipe from front to back to prevent rectal bacteria entering the vagina
• Avoid douching — this disrupts the natural protective bacteria

Alternatives to Dalacin Cream

If Dalacin Cream is not suitable, there are alternative MHRA-approved treatments for BV available from Access Doctor:

• Metronidazole tablets — oral antibiotic, NICE first-line treatment for BV
• Zidoval Vaginal Gel — vaginal metronidazole gel, applied for 5 nights. See: Zidoval Vaginal Gel guide

Your prescriber will recommend the most appropriate treatment based on your medical history and circumstances.

How to Get Dalacin Cream from Access Doctor

Access Doctor provides a quick, confidential way to obtain Dalacin Cream — no GP appointment, no waiting rooms. Select the product on our website and complete a short online assessment. A GPhC-registered pharmacist independent prescriber reviews your information and, if suitable, issues a prescription. Your medication is then delivered to your door in discreet plain packaging — usually arriving next working day via Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Access Doctor provides: a quick and easy process with no long waiting times; discreet plain packaging with no medical stamps; and a confidential service where your information always remains private.