Compound licorice tablets are generally not recommended for pregnant women to prevent negative effects on the development of the fetus. Pregnant women are advised not to use the drug in non-essential cases. Compound Licorice Tablet belongs to a kind of medication for suppressing cough and expectorant, and is also a proprietary Chinese medicine, which can be taken to replenish qi and benefit the spleen, stop cough, expectorant and asthma. Although the medication is more effective, it is generally not recommended to take the medication during pregnancy due to the special physical condition of the woman, otherwise the medication ingredients may enter the body and negatively affect the development of the fetus, e.g., leading to developmental deformities of the fetus. If the degree of cough and phlegm is serious during pregnancy, you can take the appropriate amount of Compound Licorice Tablets under the guidance of the doctor for treatment. It should be noted that if you are allergic to the ingredients in Compound Licorice Tablets, you should not take the drug. If you suffer from gastritis, gastric ulcer and other diseases, you should be careful to use Compound Licorice Tablets. If pregnant women experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache and other adverse reactions after taking Compound Licorice Tablet, it is recommended that pregnant women stop taking the drug as soon as possible and go to the hospital for medical treatment, so as to prevent negative effects on the development of the fetus and their own health.