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Deglycyrrhizinated Licorce Root Extract
60 Chewable tablets ( SKU: AU9732 )
Benefits
Chewable DGL is a great-tasting chewable tablet providing a clinically effective concentration of deglycyrrhizinated licorice in a convenient tablet dosage form. Licorice relieves a broad range of gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms.
• Clinically effective 400mg dose of deglycyrrhizinated licorice per tablet
• Formulated to enhance absorption by the gastric mucosa for improved efficacy and to prevent adverse symptoms associated with licorice
• Great tasting chewable tablets naturally sweetened with xylitol and stevia for improved compliance
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
Feature Summary
Chewable DGL provides a clinically effective concentration of deglycyrrhizinated licorice, the form associated with the most significant gastric mucosal absorption and clinical efficacy. The anti-inflammatory, mucoprotective, demulcent and expectorant actions of licorice supports its therapeutic effects for the relief of symptoms of gastrointestinal inflammation, abdominal bloating, pain and heartburn, clearing of excess respiratory tract mucous and soothing irritated mucous membrane tissues.
Medicinal Ingredients
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT: | |
| Each Tablet Contains: | |
| Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) extract | 400 mg |
| Equivalent to dry root | 4 g |
| Contains xylitol. |
Recommended Use:
Adults:
Chew 1 tablet 20 minutes prior to each meal or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Drug Interactions
WARNINGS:
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Products containing xylitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
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