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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


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: arrhythmias, hypertension

Endo: decreased serum testosterone, hyperparathyroidism, pseudohyperaldosteronism

F and E: hypokalemia, sodium and water retention

GI: nausea, vomiting

GU: acute renal failure

MS: muscle weakness

Neuro: headache, lethargy

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Availability

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Glycyrrhiza glabra, deglycyrrhized licorice (DGL), sweet root

Action

  • Licorice blocks the metabolism of prostaglandins E and F2 alpha and may accelerate peptic ulcer healing. Licorice root also has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, laxative and soothing properties.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improved symptoms of dyspepsia.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antiulcer agents

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

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Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

LIK-e-rish