Quinine is indeed quinine. The research I did leads me to think that about 400 mg would be similar to a 200 mg dose of Hydroxychloroquine with similar side effects and drug interactions to HCQ and might make a difference if taken at the first sign of symptoms. Ordering 3 or 4 12pks might not be a bad idea.
[–] skullfuku ago
interesting; sounds like a great research project. but why is the hydroxychloro* more potent than the pure substance? is it prescription-free? i can buy a six-pack of tonic water (>2 gallons) at the supermarket for ca. 6 dollars where i live. it does contain real quinine, i checked the label.
[–] Helena73 ago
I havent specifically researched why yet, but it seems that typical dosing regimens for quinine are approximately double what they are for HCQ in the same illnesses eg malaria. They basically are giving the malaria dosing for Covid. So 350 or 400mg quinine is rather low. You could go higher. Maybe Ill research it tonight, and get back to you. Could be an absorption issue?
You dont need a prescription for the quinine in tonic water. Its a loophole. Manufacturers are legally allowed to put up to 83mg per liter. Actual quantities are a trade secret but since quinine phosphoresces at certain wavelengths, measuring the amt of quinine in tonic water seems to be a popular physic lab in high schools and colleges where they usually find off the shelf tonic water to contain 50 to 70 mg. per liter. You can buy it off amazon last I checked in 12 paks. They are price gauging a bit. Still in supermarkets by me. I would get the diet.
Its a lot to drink. But if you are getting sick and trying to find a doctor to get a script or get tested or whatever, and they are making you wait days or a week, drinking tonic water is something you could do for a few days anyway. (Obviously be aware of the qt prolongation and hypoglycemia issues and all drug interactions). High dose vitamins D and C and Zinc are really good too. In fact the zinc works with the quinine.