Side effects and contraindications of licorice tablets

Gancao tablet is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine tablet that is more common in clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It has certain good effect on cough and phlegm, but Gancao tablet also has certain side effects. For example, when taking too much, it may lead to increased blood pressure and kidney function damage. Taking Gancao tablet within normal range will not cause some damage to the body. However, if taken in large quantities for a long time, it will lead to muscle weakness and fatigue, so licorice tablets should not be taken for a long time, and pregnant women must not take them.