QUALAQUIN vs QUININE SULFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	QUALAQUIN	QUININE SULFATE
Rating	64/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$22.67 /30	~$22.67 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	QUININE SULFATE	QUININE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Sun Pharm Industries	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Antimalarial	Antimalarial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Babesiosis, Muscle Cramp, Falciparum Malaria	Babesiosis, Muscle Cramp, Falciparum Malaria

qualaquin quinine sulfate

Rating

64/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$22.67 /30

Type

Active ingredient

QUININE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Sun Pharm Industries

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Antimalarial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Babesiosis, Muscle Cramp, Falciparum Malaria

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Qualaquin or Quinine Sulfate?

By our independent rating, Quinine Sulfate scores higher — 3.4 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Qualaquin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Qualaquin or Quinine Sulfate?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $22.67 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Qualaquin and Quinine Sulfate?

Both Qualaquin and Quinine Sulfate share the active ingredient Quinine Sulfate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.