What is compound glycyrrhizin

Compound Glycyrrhizin is a drug for treating chronic liver disease and improving abnormal liver function. Compound Glycyrrhizin Tablet contains a compound preparation of glycyrrhizin, glycine and DL-methionine, which has the effects of anti-inflammation, anti-allergy, immunomodulation, promotion of hepatocyte proliferation, and inhibition of viruses. Compound Glycyrrhizin is usually used in the treatment of abnormal liver function, chronic liver disease, and also used in the treatment of skin inflammation, eczema, pemphigus and other diseases. It is widely used clinically, usually adults take 2~3 tablets 3 times a day. Compound glycyrrhizin has adverse effects such as hypokalemia, fluid retention, myalgia, and muscle weakness. It is contraindicated in patients with aldosteronism, myopathy, and hypokalemia (which can aggravate hypokalemia and hypertension). If the use of compound glycyrrhizin is required for related diseases, it should be used under the formal guidance of a physician or pharmacist.