Mintec Cap

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are allergic to peanuts (some brands contain arachis oil, so it would be best to avoid those brands) 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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Manufacturers advise against use. Briggs advises that recommended doses of oral products should not be a concern due to the long standing use of ingested peppermint. However, large doses should be avoided due to a risk of possible emmenagogue and abortifacient effects. If any of the following conditions apply to you, you should consult a doctor before taking this medicine: You can keep taking Mintec for two to three months for more persistent symptoms, but get advice from your doctor first. Manufacturers advise against use. Briggs advises that recommended doses of oral products should not be a concern due to the long standing use of ingested peppermint. 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.Take until symptom resolution normally 1 to 2 weeks but may be continued for up to 2 to 3 months if required.

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Drinking alcohol while you are taking peppermint oil capsules can increase the chance that you experience side-effects. If this happens, you are advised not to drink alcohol. Do not take indigestion remedies during the two hours before you take peppermint oil, or during the two hours after you have taken it. This is because indigestion remedies interfere with the capsules and stop them from working as intended. 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. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because, while you are expecting or feeding a baby, you should only take medicines on the recommendation of a doctor.

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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.

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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 the patient has recently travelled abroad, or is pregnant or possibly pregnant, they should consult their doctor prior to self medication. 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: Don't take indigestion remedies (antacids) at the same as the capsules, or in the two hours before or after taking them. 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.Mintec capsules contain sorbitol (E420) therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. Advise patients with IBS to consult a doctor if pattern of symptoms changes Pregnancy and Lactation Pregnancy 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. Peppermint oil capsules and liquid are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.