Description
Latin name
Licorice Root
Packaging
Bottle 100 g
Pharmacological action of
Licorice root syrup is a herbal preparation derived from the licorice root rhizomes (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Licorice roots contain glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhizin, which determine their therapeutic effect. The content of glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhizin in licorice roots reaches from 2 to 15% of the total mass. Another important group of biologically active substances in the licorice root are 27 flavonoid compounds represented by Glycyrrhiza glabra licorice, flavonoids, chalcones and their isoforms. The amount of flavonoids can reach 1-2%. In addition, licorice roots contain polysaccharides, coumarins and essential oils. From licorice root rhizomes, in addition to licorice root syrup, they also produce an intimate epigen spray and an epigen gel, but only glycyrrhizic acid activated in them due to molecular activation.
Due to the content of glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhizin, licorice root syrup has the following properties:
Expectorant effect
Anti-inflammatory effect of
Regenerative effect of
Antispasmodic effect of
anti-inflammatory, anti-virus anti-inflammatory like staphylococci, mycobacteria and others. Also revealed the antitumor effect of licorice root extract.
Indications
Acute and chronic bronchitis,
tracheitis,
atelectasis with obstruction of the bronchi with mucous plug,
bronchiectasis,
pneumonia,
bronchial asthma,
of the postoperative period of the postoperative period tree surgery.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity (including to its individual components),
gastritis,
gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the acute stage.
Special instructions
When prescribing to patients with bronchial asthma, constant monitoring is required (intolerance reactions are possible).
Composition of
100 ml syrup contains:
Active substances: licorice root extract 4 g, sugar syrup 86 g, ethyl alcohol 96% and water up to 100 ml.
Dosage and administration
Licorice root syrup is taken orally, for adults, 1 dessert spoon in 1/2 cup of water 3 times a day. Children under 2 years old – as many drops as a child years old several times a day, 2-12 years old – 1/2 teaspoon in 1/4 cup of water, over 12 years old – 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, the duration of the course is 7-10 days.
Side effects
Nausea, heartburn, allergic reactions.
Drug Interactions
The simultaneous use of thiazide diuretics with licorice is not recommended because of the risk of hypokalemia.
Hypokalemia due to prolonged use of licorice can potentiate the toxic effects of cardiac glycosides.
With the simultaneous use of licorice and corticosteroids, an increase in the half-life of cortisol is possible.
Storage Conditions
In a dry, dark place, at a temperature not exceeding 20 ° C.
Deystvuyuschee substances
Licorice roots
pharmacy dispensing terms Over-the-counter
Dosage for
oral solution
