Mintec Cap

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This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Mintec relaxes spasm in the muscle of the bowel wall and helps restore normal bowel contractions. This helps to decrease the trapping of air and other bowel

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You can keep taking Mintec for two to three months for more persistent symptoms, but get advice from your doctor first. If you buy peppermint oil from a pharmacy or shop, do not take it for longer than 2 weeks. Speak to your doctor if you still have symptoms.The capsules have a special coating, called an enteric coat, that stops the capsules dissolving until after they've passed through the stomach and upper intestine. Once the capsule reaches the lower intestine it slowly releases the peppermint oil as it passes through the bowel. If your pain and discomfort is severe you can increase the dose to a maximum of two capsules three times a day. 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.

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If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms become worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for advice (even if you have previously been diagnosed by your doctor). Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Registered in England. All Rights Reserved. If your symptoms are particularly severe, the dose may be increased to two capsules three times a day. Peppermint oil capsules help to relieve tummy (abdominal) pain and bloating associated with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome.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. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk, 9th edition (2011) ed. Briggs, G., Freeman, R. and Yaffe, S. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. The capsule shell contains gelatin, sorbitol (E420), glycerol, titanium dioxide (E171) and sodium copper chlorophyllin (E141). The usual precautions concerning the administration of any drug during pregnancy should be observed. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for the next dose. If that happens, just skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time.

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Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These Peppermint oil is not suitable for some people. To make sure peppermint oil is safe for you, tell your pharmacist or doctor before starting it if you:

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itching or irritation around your anus – this is usually mild and only lasts a few days. Ask a pharmacist to recommend a cream if it bothers you. Tell your doctor if this does not go away after 1 week. If you are or think you could be pregnant you should get medical advice from your doctor before taking Mintec, because its safety during pregnancy hasn't been fully studied. It should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor thinks the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks to the developing baby. Like all medicines, peppermint oil can cause side effects in some people, but most people have no side effects or only minor ones.