Ingredient

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate

Glycyrrhizin potassium helps improve digestion with antihistamine effects and gastric mucosa protection.

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94
Combination
94
OTC medication
94

MFDS ingredient code M256386

What does it do?

Glycyrrhizin potassium is an ingredient extracted from licorice that is used in antihistamines and gastric digestive agents. It is primarily included in pharmaceuticals for relief of allergy symptoms, protection of the gastric mucosa, and improvement of digestive function.

This ingredient alleviates allergy symptoms by inhibiting the action of histamine and aids digestion by protecting the gastric mucosa. It also helps prevent mucosal damage by reducing inflammatory responses.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Glycyrrhizin potassium is a naturally derived ingredient that has both antihistamine effects and mucosal protective action, and unlike synthetic antihistamines, it has excellent protective effects on the gastric mucosa.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

Questions about this ingredient

  • QIs glycyrrhizin potassium related to licorice?

    Yes, glycyrrhizin potassium is an ingredient extracted from licorice. It acts as an antihistamine and digestive aid by suppressing the action of histamine to alleviate allergy symptoms and protect the gastric mucosa to assist digestion.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.