Licorice tablets are a common Chinese herbal medicine that has the effect of relieving cough and is widely used in clinical practice**. However, there are some hidden harms behind the cough suppressant effect of licorice tablets. This article will look at the dangers of licorice tablets from multiple aspects to remind people to be cautious when using traditional Chinese medicine.
First of all, the main ingredient of licorice tablets is glycyrrhizic acid, which has a certain antitussive effect. In some cases of mild cough, licorice tablets can relieve symptoms and help patients recover their health. However, for some severe cases of cough, the cough suppressant effect of licorice tablets may not be obvious, and may even delay the diagnosis and ** of the condition. Therefore, when using licorice tablets ** for cough, the appropriate medication should be selected according to the specific situation and carried out under the guidance of a doctor**.
Secondly, although licorice tablets have a certain cough suppressant effect, long-term use may lead to some adverse reactions. Glycyrrhizic acid has a certain stimulant effect, and excessive use may lead to excitability of the nervous system, dizziness, palpitations and other symptoms. In addition, licorice tablets may also cause uncomfortable reactions in the digestive system, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. Therefore, when using licorice tablets, you should follow the doctor's advice to control the dosage and duration of the medication to reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions. In addition, licorice tablets also carry some risk of interactions with other medications. The glycyrrhizic acid in licorice tablets can affect the metabolism and excretion of other drugs, thus changing their efficacy. For example, glycyrrhizic acid can inhibit the activity of certain drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver, leading to an increase in the concentration of other drugs in the body, increasing the toxicity of the drug*** Therefore, when using licorice tablets, the doctor should be informed about other drugs being used to avoid the risk of drug interactions.
In addition, licorice tablets may also cause some allergic reactions. Glycyrrhizic acid is a plant-based substance that can cause allergic reactions in some people. Symptoms of allergic reactions include itching, erythema, edema, etc., and in severe cases, symptoms such as dyspnea and shock may occur. Therefore, an allergy test should be performed before using licorice tablets to rule out the risk of allergic reactions. Finally, long-term use of licorice tablets can lead to some potential health problems. Glycyrrhizic acid has a certain estrogen-like effect, and long-term use in large doses may have an impact on the endocrine system, leading to hormonal imbalance and other problems. In addition, some of the ingredients in licorice tablets may place a certain burden on the liver and kidneys, and long-term use may cause damage to these organs. Therefore, when using licorice tablets, you should follow your doctor's advice to control the dosage and duration of use to reduce potential health risks.
To sum up, although licorice tablets have a certain cough suppressant effect, there are some hidden harms behind them. When using licorice tablets ** for cough, the appropriate medication should be selected according to the specific situation and carried out under the guidance of a doctor**. At the same time, attention should be paid to controlling the dosage and duration of medication to avoid the occurrence of adverse reactions. In addition, the doctor should be informed about other medications that are being used to avoid the risk of drug interactions. Most importantly, be alert to potential health problems that may result from long-term use of licorice tablets, and remain cautious and rational.