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Sulphaquin Suspension

Sulphaquin Suspension is used to treat malaria. It contains Quinine, which kills the malarial parasite by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and trouble sleeping. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

QUININE-100MG

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Sulphaquin Suspension

Sulphaquin Suspension belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the 'Plasmodium parasite' into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms usually start ten days to four weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, anaemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

Sulphaquin Suspension contains Quinine, which treats malaria. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.

Sulphaquin Suspension should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. Common side effects of Sulphaquin Suspension include headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Before using Sulphaquin Suspension, inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Sulphaquin Suspension or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or severe heart diseases. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

Uses of Sulphaquin Suspension

Sulphaquin Suspension is used in the treatment of malaria. The detailed uses of Sulphaquin Suspension are as follows:

  • Treats Malaria: Sulphaquin Suspension is primarily used to treat malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, particularly in cases resistant to antimalarial medication like chloroquine. It helps kill the malaria parasites in the blood.
  • Treats Babesiosis: Sulphaquin Suspension is sometimes used with other medications (such as clindamycin) to treat babesiosis, a tick-borne parasitic infection.
  • Treats Nocturnal Leg Cramps: Sulphaquin Suspension may be prescribed in low doses to relieve painful and frequent nighttime leg cramps.

Key Benefits

Sulphaquin Suspension belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs' containing Quinine. It is primarily used to treat and prevent malaria and nighttime leg cramps. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps prevent the infection from spreading further.

Directions for Use

  • Sulphaquin Suspension should be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Sulphaquin Suspension as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Sulphaquin Suspension Works

Sulphaquin Suspension contains Quinine, which treats malaria. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while using Sulphaquin Suspension since it may cause serious side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Sulphaquin Suspension is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend other alternative medication. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Sulphaquin Suspension.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Sulphaquin Suspension is not recommended during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week to start breastfeeding again. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Sulphaquin Suspension may make you sleepy or dizzy or cause blurry vision. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Sulphaquin Suspension. Your liver functioning should be monitored closely while being treated with Sulphaquin Suspension.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Sulphaquin Suspension. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function if required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Sulphaquin Suspension should be used in children only when prescribed by a child specialist. If necessary, your doctor may suggest a lower dose.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Sulphaquin Suspension. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Sulphaquin Suspension in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Sulphaquin Suspension

Take Sulphaquin Suspension only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include tinnitus (ringing in the ears), headache, nausea, vomiting, fits, impaired hearing and vision, confusion, rashes, hot and flushed skin. More severe symptoms include stomach problems, nervous system disorders, loss of consciousness, shallow breathing, severe eyesight problems including blindness, shock, low blood sugar, and effects on the heart, brain, and kidneys. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take nutritious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, to help recover from malarial fever.
  • During malarial fever, the patient may experience appetite loss. In such cases, drink glucose water, fresh fruit juices and coconut water.
  • Include high-fibre foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits to aid digestion.
  • Take proper rest to help your body relax and heal faster.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Sulphaquin Suspension to start to work: Sulphaquin Suspension ideally shows its action within 1 to 4 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Sulphaquin Suspension last: The duration of action for Sulphaquin Suspension is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Sulphaquin Suspension

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s more than 4 hours since the missed dose, skip it and continue with your next dose. Do not take a double dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Sulphaquin Suspension out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you use any antibiotic drugs or have recently undergone treatment with other anti-malarial drugs. Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to Sulphaquin Suspension or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, malarial infection of the brain, lungs or kidneys, severe heart diseases, electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia (low potassium levels) or hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) before taking Sulphaquin Suspension. This medicine may affect QT prolongation, which can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases. It is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Do not use this medicine during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week before starting to breastfeed again. However, it is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Sulphaquin Suspension is known to interact with anti-asthma medicines (aminophylline, theophylline), antibiotics (azithromycin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, tetracycline), antidepressants (citalopram, amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine), anti-fungal medicines (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), cholesterol-lowering medicines (atorvastatin, simvastatin, lovastatin), decongestants (dextromethorphan), HIV medications (atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), seizure medicines (carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, primidone), stomach ulcer medicines (cimetidine, ranitidine), anti-tuberculosis medicines (rifampicin, rifabutin), mental illness medicines (haloperidol, thioridazine), antiparkinson disease (amantadine).

Drug-Food Interactions: This medicine may interact with St John's Wort plant (a natural remedy to treat depression) and alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Sulphaquin Suspension is known to interact with patients with heart disease or who have irregular heartbeats, severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), liver or kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness problem), or ocular toxicity (visual disturbances).

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- MALARIALS]

FAQs

Sulphaquin Suspension is used to treat malaria.
Sulphaquin Suspension belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', containing Quinine, that treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.
If you have or have previously had Long QT syndrome, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD), myasthenia gravis (a muscular problem), optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerves in your eyes), or if taking Sulphaquin Suspension in the past caused bleeding, you should not take it.
Sulphaquin Suspension can cause a lowering of blood sugar levels. So, if you are diabetic, please inform your doctor before starting Sulphaquin Suspension, and dose adjustment might be required depending upon your medical condition.
No, finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Sulphaquin Suspension may affect the heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats). This QT prolongation can cause a serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases.
It is advised to have regular eye checkups while using Sulphaquin Suspension. Consult your doctor if you face any change in vision.
Yes, Sulphaquin Suspension can cause dizziness as a side effect. It’s important to be cautious when taking this Sulphaquin Suspension, especially if you need to drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks that require alertness. If you experience excessive dizziness, it’s best to avoid such activities.
No, Sulphaquin Suspension should not be used to treat dengue. It is only used to treat and prevent malaria and nocturnal (night time) leg cramps. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
No, Sulphaquin Suspension is not effective for typhoid. Sulphaquin Suspension is an antiparasitic drug, whereas typhoid is a bacterial infection. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions and about all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding before starting Sulphaquin Suspension.
Yes, Sulphaquin Suspension is generally safe when used as prescribed by a doctor. However, it’s important to follow your doctor's instructions and report any side effects or concerns you may have while taking the medication.
If you forget to take a dose of Sulphaquin Suspension, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
The time it takes for malaria symptoms to show can vary, but generally, symptoms appear 7 to 30 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. However, in some cases, symptoms may not appear for several months after exposure. However consult your doctor if you experienced with any symptoms of malaria.
We can prevent getting malaria by applying mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin. Drape mosquito netting over beds. Put screens on windows and doors. Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin and wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.
Sulphaquin Suspension should be used with caution if you have kidney disease as it can increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Sulphaquin Suspension.
No, Sulphaquin Suspension is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. So consult your doctor before taking Sulphaquin Suspension if you are pregnant.
The common side effects of Sulphaquin Suspension are headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Industrial Complex, Humbran, Ludhiana-141110, Punjab
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