Description

QUININE

QUININE belongs to the class of ‘anti-malarial drugs’, primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the ‘Plasmodium parasite’ into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms usually start ten days to four weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, anaemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

QUININE contains Quinine which treats malaria. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.

QUININE should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. Common side effects of QUININE include headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Before using QUININE, inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to QUININE or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or severe heart diseases. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

Uses of QUININE

Malaria

Medicinal Benefits

QUININE belongs to the class of ‘anti-malarial drugs,’ containing Quinine, primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. It is also used to treat and prevent nighttime cramps in the legs. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of QUININE

• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Flushing of the skin
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Deafness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Problems with vision or hearing.
• Increased sweating
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea