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Quinine is an anti-malaria agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti malaria drug

Brands

Quinamm • Adco-quin

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Headache
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Flushing
Nausea
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Blurred vision
Loss of strength
Itchy skin
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Hearing loss
Hypersensitivity
Loss of vision
Hearing difficulties
Vision loss
Rash

Treats

Malaria
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What is quinine used for?

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Where can you buy quinine?

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Can you easily overdose on quinine?

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Is quinine water a medicine?

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Are quinine and quinidine the same drug?

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Who knows the side effects of taking quinine?

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What is the definition or description of: Quinine overdose?

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If one is allergic to iodine, can also be allergic to quinine?

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What effects does an overdose of quinine sulphate have on the body?

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Is quinine bad for your kidneys?

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Are quinine tablets good for treating menopause hot sweats?

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Where can you get quinine other than tonic water at grocery?

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A 58-year old male asked:

My dad 63 is sleepless after taking quinine. Should he quit taking this medicine?

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A 41-year old female asked:

I have been using hydro quinine 4% for two weeks to treat dark circles. However, the circles appear worse after using the cream . Is this normal?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can i take amitriptyline and quinine?

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Does quinine affect your eyes in any way?

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What is the treatment for quinine overdose?

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Why are the doctors stopping prescriptions for quinine pills?

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A 49-year old asked:

In 1971 daraprim (pyrimethamine) compound tab.(quinine dihydrochloride tab) was available in india. what's and alternative?

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Is quinine water safe to drink with diarrhea?

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A 35-year old asked:

Abortion: can cytotec (misoprostol) combined with quinine be used?

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A 23-year old male asked:

In Drug-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia due to quinine drug, what organ is usually affected?

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A 26-year old female asked:

I am 8w 5days pregnant. Today,Unknowingly i took a small sip of schweppes indian tonic water with quinine. Is this a concern? should i be worried? Just a sip and i stopped immediately. i had a scan 4 days back and everything looked great. Thank you?

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A 36-year old asked:

Drinking tonic water as I was told that quinine was good for treating arthritis ?

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Is drinking tonic water with quinine good for treating inflammation in arthritis ?

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A 29-year old asked:

I keep getting cramps in my legs at night, I take quinine tablets--any other cures?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can I use 2% hydro quinine during pregnancy for melasma. If not please suggest cream?

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A 36-year old asked:

I have been drinking tonic water because I was told that quinine was good for treating inflammation in arthritis, is that true?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Hi doctors I am on a treatment for acne and it has hydro quinine and retinolA is that dangerous for the baby? Also I was taking tetrasyl and I have stopped should I be worried about any deformities

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A 40-year old asked:

Are quinine sulphate tablets all right to use for aching legs, I have heard there are a lot of side effects?

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