Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
From the official U.S. FDA label for quinine dihydrochloride, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Quinine sulfate 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) ] . Limitations of Use: Quinine sulfate capsules 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) ] . Quinine sulfate is an antimalarial indicated for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. …
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 Amneal Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-835-5472 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 capsules are contraindicated in patients with the following: Prolonged QT interval. One case of a fatal ventricular arrhythmia was reported in an elderly patient with a prolonged QT interval at baseline, who received quinine sulfate intravenously for P. falciparum malaria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Known hypersensitivity reactions to quinine. …
Thrombocytopenia, including ITP and HUS/TTP, has been reported. Discontinue drug. (5.2) Hemolytic Anemia: Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit. Discontinue drug if hemolytic anemia occurs. (5.3) QT Prolongation and Ventricular Arrhythmias: Avoid concomitant use with drugs known to prolong QT interval. (5.4) Avoid concomitant use with rifampin. Quinine sulfate treatment failures have been reported. (5.5) Avoid concomitant use with neuromuscular blocking agents. Quinine sulfate may potentiate neuromuscular blockade and cause respiratory depression. (5.6) Serious and Life-Threatening Hypersensitivity Reactions: Discontinue drug. …
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 reactions. Quinine should not be administered in patients with severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment. …
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Philoquin Injection contains Quinine Dihydrochloride (600 mg/2 mL), as solution for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Philoquin Injection is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-1237, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.
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Quinine sulfate 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) ] . Limitations of Use: Quinine sulfate capsules are not approved for: Treatment of severe or complicated P. falciparum malaria. Prev (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for quinine dihydrochloride. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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