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Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules 84s
Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules are used to relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
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Description
Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules
Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules are used to relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Extracted from the peppermint plant, the naturally occuring oil helps to relax spasm in the muscle of the bowel wall and restore normal bowel contractions. This helps to decrease the trapping of air and other bowel contents and relieves abdominal bloating, wind, discomfort and pain.
Directions
Swallow the capsules whole with a little liquid. Do not break or chew them.
Adults and elderly:
- Take one capsule three times a day, preferably before meals. Do not take the capsules immediately after food.
- If your symptoms are particularly severe, the dose may be increased to two capsules three times a day.
- Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules should be taken until your symptoms resolve, but may be continued for up to 3 months.
Children: Mintec is not recommended for use in children
If you experience new symptoms, worsening of your condition or notice no improvement after two weeks of treatment, please see your doctor.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Each capsule contains 0.2 ml naturally occurring peppermint oil from the peppermint plant.
- Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand
Cautions
- Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules is not known to interact with any other medicinal products. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- Take Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules preferably before food, with a little liquid. Do not take Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules immediately after food.
- Skin rash, slow heartbeat, or trembling and unsteadiness are rare allergic reactions which may occur when Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules is taken with alcohol.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, are thinking of becoming pregnant, before taking Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules.
- Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules contains sorbitol (E420). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not take Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules if you are:
- Allergic to peppermint oil or to any of the other ingredients.
- Allergic to aspirin or aspirin-like medicines.
Take special care with Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules if you:
- Are aged 40 years or over, and it is some time since your last attack.
- Notice your symptoms have changed.
- Have passed blood from the bowel.
- Have suffered abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge.
- Have severe constipation.
- Have difficulty or pain in passing urine.
- Are suffering from nausea or vomiting.
- Have lost your appetite, or lost weight.
- Are pale and tired.
- Have recently had fever.
- Are pregnant or possibly pregnant.
- Have recently travelled abroad.
If any of the above applies to you, please check with your pharmacist before taking Peppermint Oil 0.2ml Gastro-Resistant Capsules.
If you suffer from pre-existing heartburn, the symptoms may worsen.