Can you purchase quinine over-the-counter?
Can you purchase quinine over-the-counter?
A: Federal law expressly prohibits the sale of over-the-counter quinine sulfate products. 21 C.F.R. Sections 310.546 & 310.547. Effective February 13, 2007, the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) ordered all manufacturers of prescription quinine sulfate products not approved for marketing by FDA to cease manufacturing.
Is quinine sulphate the same as quinine Bisulphate?
Recommended dose The quinine salt should always be stated when prescribing because 200 mg quinine sulphate is equivalent to around 300 mg quinine bisulphate.
What is quinine bisulfate used for?
About quinine
| Type of medicine | An antimalarial medicine |
|---|---|
| Used for | Treatment of night-time leg cramps |
| Also called | Quinine bisulfate, quinine dihydrochloride, quinine sulfate |
| Available as | Tablets |
Where can I find quinine?
cinchona tree
Quinine is a bitter compound that comes from the bark of the cinchona tree. The tree is most commonly found in South America, Central America, the islands of the Caribbean, and parts of the western coast of Africa.
What is a substitute for quinine?
Naftidrofuryl is an effective alternative to quinine in the treatment of this painful condition.
Is there a substitute for quinine?
Is quinine in grapefruit juice?
The juice or grapefruit itself contains valuable and natural quinine, which is advantageous for the treatment of malaria. Quinine is an alkaloid with a long history of treating malaria, as well as lupus, arthritis and nocturnal leg cramps.
Which tonic water has no quinine?
Cushiedoos Scottish Tonic Water is a quinine-free tonic which makes for a naturally lighter tonic that does not dry the palate. Made from locally-sourced botanicals including Scottish heather and silver birch.