The present application relates to a combination of elderberry extract and
quinine for use in the prevention or treatment of
RNA virus infections, in particular
coronavirus and influenza
virus infections. Pharmaceutic compositions and advantageous formulation techniques are disclosed. Moreover, the present invention also relates to
anthocyanin compounds and phenolic compounds which may be obtained from elderberry extract, or other suitable sources, or synthesized de novo, and their respective use(s) in the prevention or treatment of
RNA virus infections, in particular
coronavirus infections. Moreover, the present invention also relates to elderberry extract, for use as a monotherapy in the prevention or treatment of influenza virus infections. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to
quinine, for use as a monotherapy in the prevention or treatment of influenza virus infections. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to combinations of individual
anthocyanin compounds or phenolic compounds with
quinine, and to the use(s) of such combinations in the prevention or treatment of
RNA virus infections, in particular
coronavirus and influenza virus infections.