SPL Set ID: f567d5c7-ea5d-49a7-a035-b47208135f73
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Quinine sulfate is a cinchona alkaloid chemically described as cinchonan-9-ol, 6’-methoxy-, (8α, 9R)-, sulfate (2:1) (salt), dihydrate with a molecular formula of (C 20 H 24 N 2 O 2 )2•H 2 SO 4 •2H 2 O and a molecular weight of 782.96. The structural formula of quinine sulfate is: Quinine sulfate, USP occurs as a white, crystalline powder that darkens on exposure to light. It is odorless and has a persistent very bitter taste. It is only slightly soluble in water, sparingly soluble in boiling water and in alcohol, practically insoluble in ether. Quinine sulfate capsules, USP are supplied for oral administration containing 324 mg of the active ingredient, quinine sulfate, USP, equivalent to 269 mg free base. Inactive ingredients: corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone and silicon dioxide. The capsules also use a monogramming ink which contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. df