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From the official U.S. FDA label for quinine sulfate, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Quinine sulfate capsule USP is a cinchona alkaloid indicated for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria ( 1 ). Quinine sulfate capsule USP is an antimalarial drug indicated only for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Quinine sulfate has been shown to be effective in geographical regions where resistance to chloroquine has been documented [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )] . Quinine sulfate capsules USP are not approved for: Treatment of severe or complicated P. falciparum malaria. Prevention of malaria. Treatment or prevention of nocturnal leg cramps [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] .
Most common adverse reactions are a cluster of symptoms called "cinchonism", which occurs to some degree in almost all patients taking quinine: headache, vasodilation and sweating, nausea, tinnitus, hearing impairment, vertigo or dizziness, blurred vision, disturbance in color perception, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, deafness, blindness, and disturbances in cardiac rhythm or conduction ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or www.lupinpharmaceuticals.com. or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Overall Quinine can adversely affect almost every body system. …
Quinine sulfate is contraindicated in patients with the following: Prolongation of QT interval ( 4 ) Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency ( 4 ) Myasthenia gravis ( 4 ) Known hypersensitivity to quinine, mefloquine, or quinidine ( 4 ) Optic neuritis ( 4 ) Quinine sulfate is contraindicated in patients with the following: • Prolonged QT interval. …
Not indicated for the prevention or treatment of nocturnal leg cramps. Risk of serious and life-threatening adverse reactions ( 1 , 5.1 ). Thrombocytopenia, including ITP and HUS/TTP, has been reported. Discontinue drug ( 5.2 ). QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Avoid concomitant use with drugs known to prolong QT interval ( 5.3 ). Avoid concomitant use with rifampin. Quinine sulfate treatment failures have been reported ( 5.4 ). Avoid concomitant use with neuromuscular blocking agents. Quinine sulfate may potentiate neuromuscular blockade and cause respiratory depression ( 5.5 ). Serious and life threatening hypersensitivity reactions. Discontinue drug ( 4 , 5.6 ). …
IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Renal impairment: Reduce dose and dosing frequency for patients with severe chronic renal impairment ( 2.2 , 8.6 , 12.3 ). Hepatic impairment: Closely monitor for adverse events. Quinine should not be administered in patients with severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment ( 2.3 , 8.7 , 12.3 ). Pregnancy: Based on animal data may cause fetal harm. Use only if the potential benefit justifies the risk ( 8.1 ). …
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Alpaquine Tablets contains Quinine Sulfate (300 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Alpaquine Tablets is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-6010, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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Quinine sulfate capsule USP is a cinchona alkaloid indicated for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria ( 1 ). Quinine sulfate capsule USP is an antimalarial drug indicated only for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Quinine sulfate has been shown to be effective in geographical regions where resistance to chloroquine has been documented [see CLINICAL STUDI (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for quinine sulfate. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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