ATC codes:
P01BC01
EMLc
Indication
Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum
ICD11 code:
1F40
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
For use only in the management of severe malaria, and should be used in combination with doxycycline.
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
300 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (quinine hydrochloride)
Oral > Solid: 300 mg (quinine sulfate or quinine bisulfate)
Oral > Solid: 300 mg (quinine sulfate or quinine bisulfate)
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Quinine was added to the core list of the EMLc for the curatve treatment of malaria.