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Pronunciation

GAR-lik

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: lipid-lowering agents

Indications

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Garlic oil is well absorbed.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Kidney and lungs.

Half-life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO4–25 wkunknownunknown

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CNS: dizziness.

GI: bad breath, diarrhea, flatulence, Irritation of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, nausea, vomiting.

Derm: Contact dermatitis and other allergic reactions (asthma, rash, anaphylaxis [rare]), Diaphoresis.

Hemat: Chronic use or excessive dose may lead to hemoglobin production and lysis of RBCs, platelet dysfunction, prolonged bleeding time.
Misc: body odor.

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Availability

Assessment

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Alli sativa bulbus, Allium sativum