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Quinine, the additive in tonic water, causes side effects within the body that is dangerous in large amounts. Known effects on the body reported are rare blood disorders, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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∙ 11y agoSome manufacturers also produce diet (or slimline) tonic water, which may contain artificial sweeteners.
Because of quinine's risks, the United States Food and Drug Administration has declared that nonprescription sources, such as tonic water, should not be used to prevent or treat leg cramps.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration limits the quinine content in tonic water to 83 ppm (83 mg per litre if calculated by mass), while the daily therapeutic dose of quinine is in the range of 167-333 mg. Still, it is often recommended as a relief for cramps, but medical research suggests some care is needed in monitoring doses.
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Are there carbs in tonic water?
Yes, in naturally sweetened tonic water. No, in artificially sweetened tonic water.
Can you buy tonic water in Russia?
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What are the correct spellings of Schweppes tonic water?
The correct spelling is Schweppes Tonic Water. There are many people that also refer to the product as Schweppes Indian Tonic Water.
Can tonic water make you test positive for cocaine?
It can, but you'd have to drink a LOT of tonic water to do it.
Is Tonic water acidic?
Yes, tonic water has a pH around 4, so it is acidic.
What is Gin with water in it?
Diluted Gin? That question does make any sense. If you mean What is Gin with tonic water then it is called a Gin and Tonic. Gin with tonic water and a lime slice with ice.
Is Schweppes tonic water alcoholic?
No - tonic water is used as a 'mixer' in alcoholic drinks to add volume. There is no alcohol in tonic water - it's simply water with carbon-dioxide gas added (which is why it's fizzy)
Can tonic water irritate the symptons of thrush?
I have very bad thrush and find tonic water irritates more
Could quinine in tonic water any effects on medication?
Yeah, you can. Some people have a bad reaction to the quinine in tonic water, but this is rare and if you were one of the people who had a reaction to it, it would affect you whether coumadin was involved or not.
Does tonic water affect drug test?
Tonic water does not affect the results of a drug test. Tonic water does not show up as a prohibited substance on a drug screening nor does it prevent the test from detecting substances.
Why does tonic water glow in the dark answer question?
The quinine in the tonic water makes it glow blue if you put it under a blacklight!
Does tonic water help stomach aches?
i have back spasms and the doctor told me to drink tonic water .he says it will help them.
