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.
Pronunciation:
lik-e-rish
Trade Name(s)
Ther. Class.
antiulcer agents
Dyspepsia.
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 Effect(s):
Improved symptoms of dyspepsia.
Absorption: Unknown.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism and Excretion: Unknown.
Half-life: Unknown.
TIME/ACTION PROFILE
ONSET | PEAK | DURATION | |
---|---|---|---|
PO | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CNS: headache, lethargy
CV: arrhythmias, hypertension
Endo: pseudohyperaldosteronism, hyperparathyroidism, decreased serum testosterone
F and E: hypokalemia, sodium and water retention
GI: nausea, vomiting
GU: acute renal failure
MS: muscle weakness
* CAPITALS indicate life-threatening.
Underline indicate most frequent.
Natural Drug Interaction
Natural-Natural:
PO (Adults): Dyspepsia– 1 mL three times daily (Iberogast – combination product with other herbs) for 4 weeks.
Liquid extract
Tablets
Capsules
Lab Test Considerations:
Monitor 17–hydroxyprogesterone concentrations, electrolytes, LDH, lipid profile, liver function tests, plasma renin, renal function test, and testosterone periodically during therapy.
Reduction in dyspepsia.
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