Licorice Tablets: Uses and Side Effects

Monday, May 04, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Licorice tablet (D-Reglis) is an herbal medicine used to treat digestive problems such as stomach and duodenal ulcers. Short-term use of this medication does not cause any specific side effects.

Licorice Tablets: Uses and Side Effects

What Are Licorice Tablets?

Licorice tablets are herbal medicines used to treat digestive problems. This product is also manufactured and marketed under the name D-reglis. Licorice tablets reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach and are therefore used to help heal stomach and duodenal ulcers.

Each licorice tablet contains 380 mg of standardized dry extract of licorice root. Licorice root extract has been traditionally used to treat stomach ulcers and digestive diseases. These tablets also contain calcium carbonate and have antacid properties.

Side Effects
Constipation, increased blood pressure, and a possible risk of liver problems (with long-term use).