Can children take licorice tablets?
Feb 10, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, children can take licorice tablets, but they should be taken according to a doctor's instructions and in appropriate amounts. Detailed analysis is as follows: Licorice tablets are a common traditional Chinese medicine that have cough-suppressing and expectorant effects. They can provide certain therapeutic benefits for symptoms of cough and phlegm caused by respiratory infections or other diseases in children. When children are under a doctor's guidance and show no allergic reactions to the components of licorice tablets,
Generally speaking, children can take licorice tablets, but they should be taken according to medical advice and in appropriate amounts. Detailed explanations are as follows:
Licorice tablets are a common traditional Chinese medicine that have the effects of relieving cough and expelling phlegm. They can provide certain therapeutic benefits for symptoms of cough and phlegm caused by respiratory infections and other conditions in children. When children, under a doctor's guidance, show no allergic reaction to the ingredients in licorice tablets and have indications such as coughing and phlegm production, they may take licorice tablets in appropriate amounts to alleviate symptoms.
However, licorice tablets contain opiate substances and have a certain potential for addiction. Therefore, children should strictly follow medical instructions when taking them, starting with a small dose, and long-term use should be avoided. Meanwhile, parents should closely monitor their child's response after taking the medication, and if any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.
In daily life, attention should also be given to the child's diet and regular作息 (作息 translates to作息规律 which means regular作息 patterns or作息 habits), avoiding exposure to cold air and irritants such as smoke, to reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases.
