QUALAQUIN- quinine sulfate capsule
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
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QUALAQUIN® (kwol-a-kwin) (quinine sulfate) capsules, for oral use |
Read the Medication Guide that comes with QUALAQUIN before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. You and your healthcare provider should talk about QUALAQUIN when you start taking it and at regular checkups. QUALAQUIN is not approved for the prevention or treatment of night-time leg cramps. |
What is the most important information I should know about QUALAQUIN? QUALAQUIN used to treat or prevent leg cramps may cause serious side effects or even death. QUALAQUIN may cause:
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have: QUALAQUIN can have other serious side effects. See “What are the possible side effects of QUALAQUIN?” |
What is QUALAQUIN? QUALAQUIN is a prescription medicine used to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. QUALAQUIN is not approved to:
It is not known if QUALAQUIN is safe and effective in children under 16 years of age. |
Who should not take QUALAQUIN? Do not take QUALAQUIN if you have:
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking QUALAQUIN? Before taking QUALAQUIN, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. QUALAQUIN and other medicines may affect each other causing serious side effects. Certain medicines can cause the blood levels of QUALAQUIN to be too high or too low in your body. Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Even medicines that you may take for a short period of time, such as antibiotics, can mix in your blood with QUALAQUIN and cause serious side effects or death. |
How should I take QUALAQUIN?
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What are the possible side effects of QUALAQUIN? QUALAQUIN may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of QUALAQUIN include: Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of QUALAQUIN. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
How should I store QUALAQUIN?
Keep QUALAQUIN and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
General information about the safe and effective use of QUALAQUIN. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use QUALAQUIN for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give QUALAQUIN to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about QUALAQUIN. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about QUALAQUIN that is written for health professionals. |
What are the ingredients in QUALAQUIN? Active Ingredients: quinine sulfate, USP Inactive Ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, talc All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 For more information about QUALAQUIN, call 1-800-406-7984. |