Quinine Dihydrochloride (Phebra) TM
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Active ingredients: quinine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: QUININE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 6% sterile concentrate (600 mg/10 mL) injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 1 JANUARY 1991 : Acute treatment of Malaria. It may also be used in the treatment of Babesiosis in conjunction with clindamycin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Faint straw coloured solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 mL x 5, 10 mL x 10 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient quinine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
