Who cannot take licorice tablets

Licorice tablets are not suitable for everyone to take, and are contraindicated for people with wind cold cough, dampness and bloating, hypertension, low blood potassium, pregnant women, and other contraindications. The main component of licorice tablets is licorice extract powder, which has cough suppressant and expectorant effects, but may cause adverse reactions in some constitutions or disease states.

1. People with wind cold cough

cough caused by external wind cold is often accompanied by symptoms such as chills and runny nose. Licorice tablets have a flat and cool nature, which may exacerbate the condition of cold pathogenic bundle surface. This type of patient is more suitable for using Xinwen Jiebiao drugs such as Tongxuan Lifei Wan and Fenghan Cough Granules. Before taking it, it is necessary to undergo diagnosis and treatment by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid misdiagnosis.

2. Use with caution for those with long-term abdominal distension and thick, greasy tongue coating and phlegm dampness constitution. Glycyrrhizic acid in licorice may cause retention of water and sodium and aggravate abdominal distension. It is recommended for this group of people to take spleen strengthening and dampness dispelling drugs such as Xiangsha Liujun Pill and Pingwei Tablet to regulate their constitution first, and then consider cough suppression treatment after the dampness is reduced.

3. hypertensive patients

Glycyrrhetinic acid can promote aldosterone secretion, leading to elevated blood pressure. Patients taking antihypertensive drugs such as nifedipine controlled-release tablets and valsartan capsules should be particularly vigilant. Clinical observations have shown that continuous use of licorice preparations for more than 7 days may affect the antihypertensive effect. It is recommended to switch to cough suppressants without licorice, such as emergency syrup.

4. Low blood potassium population

Long term use may cause pseudo aldosteronism, leading to potassium ion loss. Patients with underlying diseases such as periodic paralysis and adrenal tumors are at higher risk. When it is necessary to supplement potassium with potassium chloride sustained-release tablets, it is advisable to avoid using licorice containing preparations and instead choose dexmedetomidine sustained-release suspension as a substitute.

5. Pregnant women

Glycyrrhetinic acid may affect placental hormone regulation, and early pregnancy use may increase the risk of miscarriage. When pregnant women have cough symptoms, it is recommended to use Chuanbei Pipa Dew, snow pear Cream and other food therapies, and if necessary, use Class B pregnancy drugs such as guaifenesin syrup under the guidance of doctors. During the period of taking medication containing licorice, blood pressure and electrolyte levels should be monitored, and continuous use should not exceed one week. If symptoms such as lower limb swelling and headache occur, the medication should be stopped immediately. Food substitutes such as siraitia grosvenorii and lily can be used daily to relieve coughing, and keeping indoor air moist is helpful for respiratory protection. Individuals with special physical conditions should provide a complete medical history for physician evaluation before taking medication.