Mintec Cap

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Neonates, infants born prematurely, those with low birth weight, those with an unstable gastrointestinal function or who have serious illnesses may require special consideration. For any infant, if a drug is prescribed to the nursing mother, it should be at the lowest practical dose and for the shortest time. When drug administration is unavoidable and breastfeeding is to continue, minimisation of exposure of the infant to the drug may sometimes be achieved by timing the maternal doses to just after a feeding episode. Infants exposed to drugs via breast milk should be monitored for unusual signs or symptoms. Interactions between the drug received by the infant from the mother's milk and medication prescribed for the infant should also be considered, for example, when the drug given to the infant may prevent metabolism of the drug received via breast milk. Adults should take one capsule three times a day. Don't take the capsules immediately after eating and avoid eating for 30 to 60 minutes after taking a dose. 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.

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Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary(online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press [Accessed on 19 October 2015] 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. If your pain and discomfort is severe you can increase the dose to a maximum of two capsules three times a day. Not everybody with irritable bowel syndrome finds that antispasmodics like peppermint oil capsules work well for them. Some people respond better to other types of antispasmodic medicines. If your symptoms do not improve, it is worth trying a different kind of antispasmodic. Ask your pharmacist for advice about what treatments would be suitable for you.

If the patient has recently travelled abroad, or is pregnant or possibly pregnant, they should consult their doctor prior to self medication. Do not take it for longer than 2 weeks unless prescribed by a doctor. Follow the doctor’s instructions. When to take peppermint oil There are some lifestyle and dietary changes that could help your condition. The general advice is to increase the amount of physical activity you do, to eat regularly without missing meals or leaving long gaps between your meals, and to limit the amount of fresh fruit you eat to no more than three portions a day. You may also want to think about the dietary fibre you eat - some people find reducing the amount of bran eaten and increasing the amount of oats eaten each day can be beneficial. Try to drink several large glasses of water each day, and reduce your intake of caffeinated drinks, alcohol and fizzy drinks.

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Mintec capsules contain sorbitol (E420) therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. 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:are allergic to peanuts (some brands contain arachis oil, so it would be best to avoid those brands) 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: Peppermint oil capsules and liquid are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine. 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).