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How to Take Quinine and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- Malaria As sulfate: The recommended dose is 648 mg 8 hourly for 7 days.
Nocturnal leg cramps- The recommended dose is 200-300 mg at bedtime.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, myasthenia gravis and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Quinine

This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria and nighttime leg muscle cramps.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Quinine

India :


International :


Qualaquin
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