Colmint Capsule
Peppermint Oil
0.2 ml
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 30's pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 6.00 BDT |
Indications
Colmint Capsule is used for:
Irritable bowel syndrome, GI tract spasm
Adult Dose
Oral
Irritable bowel syndrome; Gastrointestinal tract spasm
Adult: Peppermint oil: 0.2 ml tid, increased to 0.4 ml tid if necessary, for up to 3 mth.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Pregnancy; cholecystitis; hepatic damage; children.
Precautions
Hiatal hernia, Pregnancy, lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: avoid use
Lactation: avoid use
Interactions
Exacerbation of adverse effects if taken with alcohol; enteric-coated preparations containing peppermint oil should not be taken immediately with antacids.
Side Effects
Side effects of Peppermint Oil :
Irritation; erythematous skin rash; headache; bradycardia; muscle tremors and ataxia; heartburn; exacerbation of asthma with wheezing and dypnoea; contact dermatitis, urticaria.
Mode of Action
The main constituents of peppermint oil are menthol (29%-48%), menthone (20%-31%) and methyl acetate (3%-10%). It relieves flatulence and colic by relaxation of GI tract smooth muscles.
Note
Colmint 0.2 ml Capsule generic name is Peppermint Oil. Colmint 0.2 ml Capsule is manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Colmint is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Colmint Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.