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Is quinine the active ingredient in tonic water to alleviate leg cramps?
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∙ 8y ago
I have always fond it a great way of getting almost instant relief from cramps. Just have a big drink of tonic water made with quinine and the cramp goes. It would be a good idea to find out why you are getting the cramps however. simply taking a mineral supplement or a sports drink prior to or after strenuous exercise can often stop cramps from happening in the first place.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoYes it is.
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Is quinine used for muscle cramps?
Yes, it can be.
Can quinine be used for leg cramps?
Yes it can be.
Is it true that Club Soda will help prevent leg cramps because it contains quinine?
No,Club Soda does not have quinine,Tonic Water and it will help relieve cramps but you must also continue to hydrate you body with water.
CanI buy Quinine Tablets?
No, quinine is a prescription medicine. Also, if you're planning to use it for nocturnal leg cramps--don't. It doesn't work very well if at all for that, and it can kill you.
Can you buy quinine from the pharamacy?
from a doctor. there are some over the counter plls at wal-mart that contain quinine. for leg cramps. they work good too.
Why does drinking tonic water relieve leg cramps?
It contains quinine, a muscle relaxant.
Is potassium good for leg cramps?
A lack of certain salts and minerals can lead to cramps so it may be. A quick way to relieve cramps is to drink a small bottle of tonic water with quinine in it.
Is it true that quinine water prevents restless leg syndrome?
It's the quinine itself that helps RLS (whether its in capsules or some other form, not just quinine water). Quinine has been used for years (since WW II) for nocturnal leg cramps. It helps by vasodilation (relaxes smooth muscle which causes increased blood flow). It can certainly help with RLS, but may not completely alleviate the signs and symptons. On the other hand it may for some people. Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that someone with a true case of RLS would see relief with quinine water. There is simply not enough quinine in the water to do any good. The only prescription drug left on the market that contains quinine is a product called "Qualaquin." It has 324mg of quinine sulfate. That's plenty to do the trick, but it is very expensive and a doctor must write for it. If you have insurance give it a try.
Will tonic water with quinine help your rheumatory arthritis?
No, it is not a treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is good if you have trouble with muscle cramps though.
What are the uses of quinine?
Traditionally used to treat malaria, hence the origin of gin and tonic throughout the tropical British Empire. It is also an old standby for muscle cramps.
Is tonic water harmful?
Tonic water has some quinine in it to give it its bitter flavour so long as you don't have an intolerance to quinine its harmless, as a mater of fact it is very good for settling down sudden bouts of muscular cramps.
Can you purchase straight quinine water?
You can get tonic water with quinine in it at the grocery store usually withthe drink mixers. I use it for leg cramps.Answer:The brand Schwepps contains quinine, and is available in the US and Europe. You can get it from Walgreens or Walmart. You can find couple of brands selling Quinine water/tonic water. It provides quick relief for muscle cramps
