Can quinine bisulfate be used for nocturnal leg cramps during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Quinine bisulfate should not be used to treat nocturnal leg cramps during pregnancy.

Quinine Bisulfate Tablets BP 300mgStrides Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated 13 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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quinine bisulfate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Quinine bisulfate should not be used to treat nocturnal leg cramps during pregnancy.

Quinine Bisulfate Tablets BP 300mgStrides Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated 13 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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