Peppermint Oil Capsule, Colpermin or Mintec for IBSGeneral InformationOil of Peppermint, Colpermin, Mintec Indications: Colpermin for IBS or Mintec for IBS and abdominal colic. Caution: Rarely sensitivity to menthol. Side effects: heartburn, Perianal irritation (itchy bottom), rarely allergic reactions (including rash, headache, slow heart rate, muscle tremor and ataxia) Dose: Comes as capsules 1-2 capsules (swallowed whole not broken as can cause mouth irritation), with water three times a day for up to 2 to 3 months if necessary Peppermint capsules aka Mintec for IBS or Colpermin for Irritable Bowel Syndrome maybe helpful.
The Doctors View
These capsules are an excellent way of helping improve the symptoms of colic. They are generally non-toxic, readily available and a natural way of helping to improve IBS symptoms. They can be taken three times a day so this provides regular relief and they are relatively cheap to buy and available off prescription. Most patients report some relief with them. If you look at the evidence base for peppermint, studies have generally been quite small. They have shown overall benefit though. References:1) Peppermint oil (Mintoil) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a prospective double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial. Cappello G, Spezzaferro M, Grossi L, Manzoli L, Marzio L.Dig Liver Dis. 2007 Jun;39(6):530-6. Epub 2007 Apr 8.2) Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children. Kline RM, Kline JJ, Di Palma J, Barbero GJ.J Pediatr. 2001 Jan;138(1):125-8. 3) Liu JH, Chen GH, Yeh HZ, et al. Enteric-coated peppermint-oil capsules in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a prospective, randomized trial. J Gastroenterol 1997;32:765-8
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