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- Quinine sulfate capsule is a cinchona alkaloid indicated for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
- Quinine sulfate is not recommended for use in children (under 10 years).
The use of quinine sulfate capsules for the treatment or prevention of nocturnal leg cramps carries significant risks, including serious and potentially life-threatening hematologic reactions such as thrombocytopenia and hemolytic uremic syndrome/thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpuraÂ
- Nocturnal leg cramps: Quinine sulfate capsules are sometimes used off-label for this condition.
Before taking Quinine sulfate inform your doctor if you have had malaria for a long time, suffer from severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD).
Quinine sulfate is not recommended for use in children (under 10 years). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Quinine sulfate should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Proper dose adjustment and careful monitoring are required in such patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Quinine sulfate Should be taken with caution in patients with irregular heartbeat or any other heart disease, or those who have or were born with any condition that causes an abnormal heart rhythm. Consult your doctor before taking it.