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If you think you have IBS this should be diagnosed by a doctor before you start taking IBS treatments such as this one. If this is the first time you've experienced your symptoms you should consult your doctor. Peppermint oil is not known to affect other medicines. However, you shouldn't take indigestion remedies (antacids) at the same time of day as Mintec (or in the two hours before or after taking it), as these could make the capsules dissolve before they reach the bowel and so make them less effective. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient

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Advise patients with IBS to consult a doctor if pattern of symptoms changes Pregnancy and Lactation Pregnancy The capsules should be swallowed whole with a drink. They must not be opened or chewed because this will stop the special coating from letting the peppermint oil reach the bowel. The peppermint oil can also irritate the mouth or throat. You are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Mintec carefully to get the best results from it.Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Mintec. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. If this is the first occurrence of these symptoms, a doctor should be consulted before self medication begins, to confirm the appropriateness of the treatment. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side The capsule shell contains gelatin, sorbitol (E420), glycerol, titanium dioxide (E171) and sodium copper chlorophyllin (E141).

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heartburn or indigestion – eat smaller, more frequent meals. Prop your head and shoulders up in bed, so stomach acid does not travel up towards your throat. If this lasts for more than a few days, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist and tell them that you are taking peppermint oil. It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management. To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, it is important that you speak with a doctor or pharmacist before you start taking peppermint oil capsules if:Don't take indigestion remedies (antacids) at the same as the capsules, or in the two hours before or after taking them.

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Adults: one capsule orally three times a day, preferably before meals with a small quantity of water, but not immediately after food. The capsules must not be broken or chewed. Do not take indigestion medicines up to 2 hours before or after you take peppermint oil capsules. These include:Mintec capsules contain sorbitol (E420) therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. The capsule coating contains methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate-copolymer (1:1), polysorbate 80, sodium laurylsulfate, propylene glycol,

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Very occasionally people can have an allergic reaction to peppermint oil. Signs of an allergic reaction are rash, headache, feeling shaky or unsteady, and a slow heartbeat. If you experience these, or any other symptoms which you think may be due to the capsules, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist. How to store peppermint oil capsules

Heartburn, and rarely allergic reactions including erythematous skin rash, bradycardia, muscle tremor and ataxia, which may also occur in association with alcohol. Summary of Product Characteristics: Colpermin IBS Relief capsules. McNeil products Ltd. Revised June 2015. You should keep taking the capsules until your symptoms get better, which should usually be within one or two weeks. Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved or have got worse after two weeks of taking Mintec.