Quinine in Quinine hydrochloride
Chemical Substance - Quinine
NHPID name:
Quinine
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Roles
Medicinal
Rationale:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
Reference: NNHPDRestrictions:
General:
Upper limit:
50.0
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The maximum dose, per dosage unit or per daily dose, of Quinine and its salts and derivatives is 50 mg, as per the Prescription Drug List (unless topical).
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Non-NHP
Rationale:
As per the Prescription Drug List, the dose of Quinine or its salts or derivatives, per dosage unit or per daily dose, in oral NHPs must not exceed 50 mg; and above 50 mg, Quinine or its salts or derivatives are classified as non-NHPs.
Reference: NNHPD