Licorice root

The medicine “Licorice roots” is used for respiratory diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis), inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and bladder (pyelitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis), gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer (as part of complex therapy).

Structure

One pack contains (active substance) licorice roots (Glycyrrhizae radices) 100 g.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to biologically active components of the drug;
• organic heart lesions (myocarditis, pericarditis, myocardial infarction), arterial hypertension;
• impaired liver and kidney function;
• hypokalemia;
• severe obesity.

Mode of application

Place one tablespoon of the roots in an enameled bowl, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, close the lid and insist on a boiling water bath for 30 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, strain, squeeze the remainder into strained broth. The volume of the broth is brought to 200 ml with boiled water. Take warm 30 minutes before meals:

• adults and children over 14 years old - 1-2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day;
• children 12-14 years old - one tablespoon 2-3 times a day;
• children 5-12 years old - one dessert spoon 3-4 times a day;
• Children 3-5 years old - one dessert spoon 2-3 times a day;
• children 1-3 years old - one teaspoon 2-3 times a day.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor individually for each patient. Shake the broth before use.

Application features

Pregnant women

The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation.

Children

The use of the drug is recommended for children from the age of one year.

Drivers

The drug does not affect the reaction rate when driving vehicles or other mechanisms.

Overdose

Overdose and prolonged use (more than 2 months) can lead to disruption of the water-electrolyte balance, as a result of which the development of hypokalemic myopathy and myoglobinuria is possible. Possible increased side effects.

Side effects

Increased blood pressure, hypokalemia, allergic reactions (including rash, itching, flushing of the skin, the formation of edema). If adverse reactions occur, the drug must be canceled and consult a doctor.

Storage conditions

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C, out of the reach of children.

Store the prepared aqueous extract at a temperature of 8-15 ° C for no more than 2 days.

Shelf life is 5 years.