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Tonic water containing quinine is used in gin and tonic drinks. Originally, this was for the anti-malarial qualities of quinine. In the United States, although quinine is a prescription drug, tonic water containing quinine is readily available in most grocery stores. This is often used as a remedy for nocturnal leg cramps. Caution should be used when consuming quinine in any form, however, since quinine can have severe side effects, should not be taken by people with certain conditions, and should not be taken with certain medications.
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Is there quinine in seltzer water?
no
How much quinine in quinine water?
Not much. The FDA limits it to 83mg per liter. You can also get quinine by prescription if you need more.
Does quinine water hurt your liver?
no
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
What food or drink has quinine in it?
Quinine is a flavour component of tonic water and bitter lemon drinks, manufactured eg. by Schwepps and Canada Dry.
How do you spell quinine?
That is the correct spelling of "quinine" (alkaloid from tree bark used medicinally).
What drug can be found in tonic water?
quinine
What is the ingredient of tonic water in Bolivia?
quinine
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.
What is tonic water- does it mix with medicine?
tonic water is like a fizzy water it probably does mix with medicine.
Can quinine be used as a concetracepion?
There is no evidence quinine has any contraceptive effect, and it presents dangers from side effects.
Can tonic water cause gout?
No. it makes no difference at all. however it may help in the case of cramps if it contains quinine. A quinine based product is used however in the case of a disease modifying drug that is used to treat RA.
