Odorless Garlic: Uses, indications and notes when using

Odorless Garlic or odorless garlic is an ingredient found in many functional food and tonic products. So what effect does Odorless Garlic have and should it be used?

Odorless Garlic, also known as odorless garlic, is made by taking fresh garlic bulbs and dipping them in an acid solution. They are soaked for two or three days and then dried. The acids are thought to destroy the enzymes that cause garlic breath but do not affect the taste or smell when garlic is cooked or eaten.
Garlic has been used in the treatment of vascular disease and hypertension. Consult your doctor for more information if you have heart, blood vessel disease or high blood pressure. Some herbal products and supplements have been found to contain harmful impurities or additives. The FDA has not reviewed this product's safety or effectiveness.

Some side effects when using Odorless Garlic such as bad breath or body odor, stomach upset or heartburn may occur. If any of these effects persist or get worse, contact your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising or unusual bleeding. Get medical attention right away if you notice any of the following symptoms of a (rare) serious allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.

Before taking products containing garlic, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to garlic; or any other ingredient in the product. This product may contain excipients (such as soybean oil), which may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you have medical conditions such as: bleeding, blood clotting disorders, stomach problems (e.g. intestinal infections, enteritis). Limit alcohol as it can worsen your risk of stomach upset and bleeding problems. This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Some drugs that may interact with Odorless Garlic include: protease inhibitors (e.g. indinavir, saquinavir), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nevirapine, efavirenz), isoniazid, drugs/products herbs that may increase the risk of bleeding (including: blood thinners such as warfarin and heparin, antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, herbs such as danshen, ginger, gingko) .
This product may increase or slow the elimination of other drugs from your body, which may affect how the medicine works in your body. Examples of affected drugs include acetaminophen, azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), chlorzoxazone, calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem). This product may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as the pill, patch, or ring.
Use caution when using Odorless Garlic if you are taking Aspirin, as there may be an increased risk of bleeding when these drugs are used concurrently. If you are being prescribed low-dose aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke (usually at doses of 81-325 milligrams per day), you should continue to take your aspirin as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Above is important information about Odorless Garlic medicine, patients should note and consult carefully with doctors and pharmacists before taking the drug to promote its best effect.
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Reference source: webmd.com