Quinine Sulfate
 = Prescription Required
 = Generic Equvalent
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Quinine Sulfate
200mg Capsules
Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Quinine Sulfate
300mg Capsules
Manufactured by Apotex Incorporated
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Quinine Sulfate Prescription Drug Information
Quinine (By mouth)
Quinine (KWYE-nine)
Treats malaria.
Brand Name(s):Qualaquin
There may be other brand names for Quinine Sulfate. When Quinine Sulfate Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Quinine Sulfate if you have ever had an allergic reaction to quinine, other antimalarial medicines, or to quinidine (heart medicine). How to Use Quinine Sulfate:
Capsule, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet
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Your doctor will tell you how much of Quinine Sulfate to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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Quinine may be taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
If a dose of Quinine Sulfate is missed:
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If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Quinine Sulfate:
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Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
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Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Quinine Sulfate:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Warnings While Using Quinine Sulfate:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking Quinine Sulfate.
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Talk to your doctor if you have G-6-PD deficiency, myasthenia gravis, asthma, serious heart disease, eye nerve damage, blackwater fever, or other medical problems before you take Quinine Sulfate.
Possible Side Effects While Using Quinine Sulfate:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
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Blurred vision.
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Chest pain.
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Fever or chills, unusual bruising, sore throat.
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Irregular heartbeat.
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Rash, itching, swelling.
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Vomiting or severe stomach cramps.
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Wheezing or trouble breathing.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Quinine Sulfate, talk with your doctor:
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Appetite loss.
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Headache.
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Nausea or upset stomach.
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Ringing in your ears.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Quinine Sulfate, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
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