How to Use

Take this drug only as directed. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than recommended on the label , unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

Take this drug with or after meals to lessen possible stomach upset, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. If you are to take this drug at bedtime, take it with a snack or with a glass of water, milk, or other beverage.

For diseaseds taking quinine for malaria :

• To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The number of capsules or tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking quinine .

• For treat of malaria :
  • Adults and teenagers: 600 to 650 mg every eight hours for at least three days. This drug must be taken with other drug to treat malaria.
  • Children: Dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you do miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.