DEGLYCYRRHIZINATED LICORICE
Buccal
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This monograph is intended to serve as a guide to industry for the preparation of Product Licence Applications (PLAs) and labels for natural health product market authorization. It is not intended to be a comprehensive review of the medicinal ingredient.
Notes
- Text in parentheses is additional optional information which can be included on the PLA and product label at the applicant's discretion.
- The solidus (/) indicates that the terms and/or statements are synonymous. Either term or statement may be selected by the applicant.
Date
October 30, 2018
Proper name(s), Common name(s), Source material(s)
Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | ||
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Proper name(s) | Part(s) | ||
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice |
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References: Proper name: NHPID 2018; Common names: Pizzorno and Murray 2006, Blumenthal et al. 2000; Source materials: USDA 2018, USP 32 2009, BP 2008, Ph. Eur. 2008.
Route of Administration
Buccal
Dosage Form(s)
This monograph excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of Monographs Guidance Document.
Acceptable dosage forms by age group:
Children 2 years:The acceptable dosage forms are limited to emulsion/suspension and solution/liquid preparations (Giacoia et al. 2008; EMEA/CHMP 2006).
Children 3-5 years:The acceptable dosage forms are limited to emulsion/suspension, powders and solution/liquid preparations (Giacoia et al. 2008; EMEA/CHMP 2006).
Children 6-11 years, Adolescents 12-17 years, and Adults 18 years and older: The acceptable dosage forms for this age category and specified route of administration are indicated in the Compendium of Monographs Guidance Document.
Note
Dosage forms must be suited for buccal administration which allow for direct contact between the affected tissue and the medicinal ingredient (i.e. liquid preparations, gargles, and mouthwashes.
Use(s) or Purpose(s)
(Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) relieve minor inflammations of mucous membranes of the mouth (such as canker sores) (demulcent) (Pizzorno and Murray 2006; Bruneton 1999; Das et al. 1989).
Dose(s)
Subpopulation(s)
As specified below.
Quantity(ies)
Method of preparation: Dry extract
Subpopulation(s) |
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Minimum/single dose | Maximum/single dose | ||||||
Children 1 |
2-4 years |
33 mg |
190 mg |
4 |
4 |
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5-9 years |
50 mg |
285 mg |
4 |
4 |
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10-11 years |
100 mg |
570 mg |
4 |
4 |
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Adolescents 1 |
12-14 years |
100 mg |
570 mg |
4 |
4 |
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15-17 years |
200 mg |
1140 mg |
4 |
4 |
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Adults 2 |
18 years and older |
200 mg |
1140 mg |
4 |
4 |
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Table 2 Footnotes
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Direction(s) for use
- For each milligram (1 mg) of DGL extract, mix with 1 milliliter of warm water (Das et al. 1989).
- Rinse and/or gargle, 4 times per day (Das et al. 1989).
Duration(s) of Use
No statement required.
Risk Information
Caution(s) and warning(s)
Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Contraindication(s)
No statement required.
Known adverse reaction(s)
No statement required.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Must be chosen from the current Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.
Storage conditions
No statement required.
Specifications
- The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) Quality of Natural Health Products Guide.
- The medicinal ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the NHPID.
- The finished product must not contain more than 3% of the original quantity of glycyrrhizic acid found in the source material (Bradley 1992).
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- BP 2008: British Pharmacopoeia Commission. 2007. British Pharmacopoeia 2008, Volume 2. London (GB): The Stationary Office.
- Bruneton J. 1999. Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants, 2nd edition. Paris (FR) Lavoisier Publishing,
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- EMEA/CHMP 2006: European Medicines Agency: Pre-authorization Evaluation of Medicines for Human Use. Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use. Reflection Paper: Formulations of choice for the paediatric population. [Accessed 2018 June 1]. Available from: http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Scientific_guideline/2009/09/WC500003782.pdf
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