Side effects of licorice tablets

April 12, 2023
Licorice tablets are the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs for cough and pain relief. Licorice tablets are widely used and many people naturally think of licorice tablets when they have a cough, but can licorice tablets be consumed freely? What are the side effects of licorice tablets?

Addiction

The famous opium has a narcotic addictive effect, as we all know, licorice tablets are made by refining Chinese medicine, licorice contains opium ingredients, that is, opium, so a long time or a lot of consumption of licorice tablets will appear opioid addiction phenomenon, after stop taking the drug will appear frequent yawning, cold sweat, runny nose and even irritability and other symptoms, this addiction symptoms often It takes two to three weeks to recover slowly.

Causes stomach ulcers

The cough suppressant effect of licorice is mainly due to the adhesion of licorice infiltrate, which can adhere to the inflammatory part of the throat and reduce the irritation of swallowing and air on the nerves of the inflammatory part, but at the same time, this adhesion also acts on the stomach wall, and licorice contains hormone-like ingredients, which has a certain stimulating effect on the stomach wall, and long-term consumption may cause gastritis and gastric ulcer. stimulating effect.

Other side effects of licorice

Opioid poisoning: children's body organs are not very well-functioning, the detoxification function of opioids is not complete, consumption of licorice tablets may cause opioid poisoning, serious cases may also formerly you multiple organ functional failure, life-threatening. Causes premature miscarriage: Licorice tablets contain estrogen-like ingredients, which will increase the concentration of estrogen in the body when consumed, posing a very serious threat to pregnant women and may lead to miscarriage and premature birth.

Precautions for consuming licorice tablets

1. Licorice tablets have the effect of water and sodium retention, which can increase blood pressure, so it should be used with caution by patients with high blood pressure. 2. Licorice also has the effect of raising blood sugar, so it should be prohibited for diabetic patients. 3. Opioids can cause smooth muscle relaxation, resulting in difficulty in defecation and urination, and should also be used with caution in patients with constipation and prostate enlargement.
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