Qualaquin (Quinine Sulfate)

QUALAQUIN should be taken as it is prescribed by your healthcare professional. Each patient may require different dosages according to their condition. Do not take this medication in excessive amounts, or longer than recommended. Closely follow the directions on your prescription label. It is recommended to take QUALAQUIN with food to lessen the chances of upsetting your stomach. Contact your healthcare professional if the symptoms of malaria do not improve after 2 days of taking QUALAQUIN, or if your symptoms reoccur after you have finished the medication. QUALAQUIN (Quinine) may be used to treat conditions as determined by your doctor Take QUALAQUIN for the full prescribed length of time. The symptoms may improve prior to the condition completely being treated. If you stop using the medication for any reason, talk to your healthcare professional about other treatment options.
Before taking QUALAQUIN, inform your healthcare professional of: any allergic reaction to chemicals contained in the medication (quinine sulfate, quinidine or mefloquine), any additional allergies, your medical history, especially of previous serious side effects with quinine, family/personal history of a certain enzyme problem, an eye nerve problem (optic neuritis), hearing problems (ringing in the ears), any nerve/muscle disease, heart rhythm problems, liver problems, kidney problems, all the products you use, including prescription, nonprescription, and herbal products
All medications have side effects; however they affect every individual differently. Side effects information is listed below for reference. Most of this information will be included with your medication. Common side effects of quinine include: nausea, blurred vision, headache, ringing in the ears Stop using QUALAQUIN and contact your healthcare professional instantly if you experience: fever and/or chills, confusion, weakness, severe vomiting or stomach pain, diarrhea, problems with vision or hearing, urinating less than usual or not at all, chest pain (fast, pounding heartbeat)

Qualaquin (Quinine Sulfate)

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