Cap. Mintek
Capsule · PO · 187mg / 0.2 ml · 1 capsule
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Cap.
Mintek
Peppermint Oil
— Drug International Ltd.
187mg / 0.2 ml
Presentations
Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
Adults: 1 capsule 3 times daily with a glass of water. The dose may be increased to a maximum of 2 capsules 3 times daily or as directed by a physician.Children (8 years and above): 1 capsule 3 times daily with a glass of water or a directed by a physician.
Clinical notes
Applications:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Indication Notes:
Peppermint Oil is indicated in Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Functional dyspepsia, Abdominal pain and spasm, Abdominal distension/bloating
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Contraindicated in patients with achlorhydria. Also contraindicated for infants due to the potential risk of spasm of the tongue or respiratory arrest.
Peppermint Oil helps to relieve both the painful abdominal spasm and uncomfortable bloating of IBS. It has a relaxant, antispasmodic effect especially on the muscles of the large bowel or colon and in bowel spasm, particularly large-bowel spasm. It is carminative, antibacterial, mucolytic. Peppermint Oil helps to treat unpleasant sensations of fullness and bloating and facilitates the passing of bowel gases, so relieving accompanying cramp like pain.
Exacerbation of adverse effects if taken with alcohol; enteric-coated preparations containing peppermint oil should not be taken immediately with antacids.
No known restrictions.
Should not be taken with food or immediately after meals. Should be taken 30 to 60 minutes before meals. Must be swallowed whole, with a little liquid. Capsules must not be chewed or crushed.