Aniseed oil (oral)
Cautions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of its excipients
- Hypersensitivity to anethole
Cautions
- Pregnancy
- Breatfeeding
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
- Dermatitis
- Inflammatory or allergic skin condition
Special populations
Pregnancy
- Caution
- Should be avoided during pregnancy due to possible abortifacient effect
Breastfeeding
- Caution; not recommended
- It can be excreted in breast milk, and there are case reports of toxicity in breastfed infants presenting with “difficult feeding”, restlessness and vomiting. Aniseed should be avoided and alternatives considered
Renal impairment
- Caution; no information available
Consider alternatives
Hepatic impairment
- Caution; no information available
Consider alternatives
Elderly
- Caution; no information available
Consider alternatives
Adverse reactions
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Dermatitis
Immune, Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Interactions
No information available
Mechanism of action
Aniseed oil has a carminative and mildly expectorant effect.
Dosage forms
- Other
References
1. Pharmacologist: Dr Ahmed Abulfathi [https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=aniseed%20oil] 1.1 Micromedex medicine solutions. 1.2 Martindale the complete drug reference, 36th edition. 1.3 NIH LactMed 1.4 Ayers JF. The use of alternative therapies in the support of breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 2000;16:52-6. PMID: 11138225 1.5 Nobrega S, Francenely N. [Aniseed and its galactogenous effect. An experimental study]. Rev Bras Enf. 1983;36:163-77. PMID: 6566378 1.6 Rosti L, Nardini A, Bettinelli ME, Rosti D. Toxic effects of a herbal tea mixture in two newborns. Acta Paediatr. 1994;83:683. Letter. PMID: 7919774
Medical aid coverage
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