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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Quinine Sulfate). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Indication information is not available for this brand yet.
Pharmacology
Quinine is believed to interfere with protein metabolism in malarial parasites, and it also inhibits their nucleic acid synthesis. It is a highly active blood schizonticide, which means it suppresses the asexual cycle of development of the parasites inside the erythrocytes. Quinine works both as a suppressive drug and in the overt clinical attack of malaria.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Detailed dosing reference is not available yet. Please follow your prescription and consult your pharmacist.
Side Effects
Quinine Sulfate can cause cinchonism, which includes tinnitus, headache, nausea and visual disturbances. Blood disorders and skin reactions may also occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Take extra care with Quinine Sulfate in people who have severe heart disease, myasthenia gravis or diabetes mellitus. When it is given as an IV injection, give it slowly. Using Mefloquine together with Quin sulphate may increase the chance of side effects.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Quinine Sulfate isn't necessarily ruled out in pregnancy. At the usual therapeutic dose it is considered safe for pregnant women. Only a very small amount passes into breast milk, and that amount is not enough to rule out its use while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Taking Mefloquine together with Quin sulphate may raise the chance of side effects.
Common questions about Quin 300 mg
What is Quin 300 mg Tablet?
Quin 300 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Quinine Sulfate. It is made by Hudson Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Anti-malarial drugs group of medicines.
What are the side effects of Quin?
Quinine Sulfate can cause cinchonism, which includes tinnitus, headache, nausea and visual disturbances. Blood disorders and skin reactions may also occur.
Can I take Quin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Quinine Sulfate isn't necessarily ruled out in pregnancy. At the usual therapeutic dose it is considered safe for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Quin?
Taking Mefloquine together with Quin sulphate may raise the chance of side effects.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Requin by Rephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳3.44 per unit, compared with ৳3.47 for Quin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Quin?
Quin is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.