Licorice
1licensed products
1 monograph
Liquid
Health Canada Monographs
1Conditions Requiring Product Details
4These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Licorice until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as an expectorant to help relieve (mucous buildup (catarrhs) and) cough associated with upper respiratory tract infections/coldLICORICE · All subpopulations
Claim to verifyUsed in Herbal Medicine to help relieve inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastritis in adultsLICORICE · Adults only
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if cough worsens or persists (for) more than 1 weekLICORICE · Cough relief
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenLICORICE · Gastritis relief
Approved Dose Ranges
6| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adolescents 1 12-14 years | 0.3–7.5 mg | per day |
Adolescents 1 15-17 years | 0.6–15 mg | per day |
Adults 1,2 18 years and older | 0.6–15 mg | per day |
Children 1 10-11 years | 0.3–7.5 mg | per day |
Children 1 4 years | 0.1–2.5 mg | per day |
Children 1 5-9 years | 0.15–3.75 mg | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
4cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeedingApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnantApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are taking heart medications, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives, or other health products that may contribute electrolyte imbalanceApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney, liver or cardiovascular disorderApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
9Chinese licorice(common)Gan cao(common)Guang guo gan cao(common)Licorice(common)Liquorice(common)Zhang guo gan cao(common)Glycyrrhiza glabraGlycyrrhiza inflataGlycyrrhiza uralensis
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1200 mg/ml6 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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