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Active ingredients
Licorice roots
Release form
Syrup
Composition
Licorice root extract thick 4 g, sugar syrup 86 g, ethyl alcohol 96% and water to 100 ml.
Pharmacological effect
Licorice root syrup is a herbal preparation derived from the rhizomes of licorice (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 consists of 27 flavonoid compounds represented by Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra flavonoids, chalcones and their isoforms. The amount of flavonoids can reach 1-2%. In addition, licorice roots contain polysaccharides, coumarins and essential oils. From the rhizomes of licorice root, in addition to licorice root syrup, they also produce epigenum intima and epigen gel sprays, but only glycyrrhizic acid is activated in them due to molecular activation. Due to the content of glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhizin, the licorice root syrup has the following properties: - Expectoration by appendix - Anti-inflammatory effect - Immunostimulatory effect - Regenerating action - Spasmolytic effect - Anti-viral effect Besides the antiviral activity, the licoric extract is revealed, the answer will be applied, the answer will be applied; , mycobacteria and others. The antitumor effect of licorice root extract was also detected.
Indications
- Acute and chronic bronchitis, -tracheitis, -telectasis in case of bronchial blockage with mucus plug, -bronchoectatic disease, -pneumonia, -bronchial asthma, -rehabilitation of the bronchial tree in the pre- and postoperative period.
Contraindications
-Hypersensitivity (including to the individual components), gastritis, ulcerative disease of the stomach and duodenum in the acute stage.
Dosage and administration
Licorice root syrup is taken orally, adults adults 1 dessert spoon in 1/2 cup water 3 times a day. Children under 2 years old - as many drops as a child a few times a day, 2–12 years old - 1/2 tsp in 1/4 cup of water, over 12 years old - 1 tsp 3 times a day, course duration 7–10 days.
Side effects
Nausea, heartburn, allergic reactions.
Interaction with other drugs
Not recommended simultaneous use with licorice thiazide diuretics because of the risk of hypokalemia. Hypokalemia caused by prolonged use of licorice, can potentiate the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides. With the simultaneous use of licorice and corticosteroids may increase the half-life of cortisol.
special instructions
When prescribed to patients with asthma, constant observation is necessary (reactions of intolerance are possible).