Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Quinowin causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes Quinowin can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Quinowin. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Quinowin is helpful in lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Quinowin works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how Quinowin works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Quinowin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant side effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Quinowin is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Quinowin works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival, this results in starvation and death of parasites. Hence in this way, it prevents us from malaria.