Mintek Soft Cap Capsule

Peppermint Oil
0.2ml
Drug International Ltd.
Pack size 50's pack
Unite Price 6.05 BDT

Indications

Mintek Soft Cap 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

Mintek Soft Cap 0.2ml Capsule generic name is Peppermint Oil. Mintek Soft Cap 0.2ml Capsule is manufactured by Drug International Ltd.Mintek Soft Cap is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Mintek Soft Cap Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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