Last update Jan. 27, 2021

Enoxolone

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

Enoxolone is a glycyrrhizinic acid derivative that is extracted from the root of licorice.
Anti-inflammatory effect when topically applied (skin, mouth, throat and rectum).

At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found.

The small dose and poor plasma uptake of most topical oral and dermatological preparations make it very unlikely that significant amounts will pass into breast milk.
Systemic absorption of topical oral and dermatological enoxolone is minimal (Morikane 2020, AEMPS 2019).

Enoxolone enhances corticosteroid activity by inhibiting a cortisol-inactivating enzyme, so it can cause severe toxicity (elevation of sodium and reduction of potassium levels) after systemic administration (Omar 2012).
There is a case report of systemic toxicity following extensive topical use (Navarre 2002).
It can cause allergic contact dermatitis (Tanaka 2001).

It is not recommended a prolonged use of this product during lactation.
Avoid applying it on the breast, otherwise, clean it thoroughly before breastfeeding.


See below the information of this related product:

  • Liquorice (Unsafe. Moderate/severe adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Use safer alternative or discontinue breastfeeding from 5 to 7 T ½ . Read Commentary.)

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. Baja - Poor %
Molecular weight 471 daltons
pKa 4.44 -

References

  1. Morikane D, Zang L, Nishimura N. Evaluation of the Percutaneous Absorption of Drug Molecules in Zebrafish. Molecules. 2020 Aug 31;25(17). pii: E3974. Abstract
  2. AEMPS. Angileptol. Ficha técnica. 2019 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Omar HR, Komarova I, El-Ghonemi M, Fathy A, Rashad R, Abdelmalak HD, Yerramadha MR, Ali Y, Helal E, Camporesi EM. Licorice abuse: time to send a warning message. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  4. Navarre-Belhassen C, Cambonie G, Boluda C, Hillaire-Buys D. An unexpected case of primary pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (PPHN). Potential role of topical administration of enoxolone. J Perinat Med. 2002 Abstract
  5. Tanaka S, Otsuki T, Matsumoto Y, Hayakawa R, Sugiura M. Allergic contact dermatitis from enoxolone. Contact Dermatitis. 2001 Abstract

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