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Peppermint oil capsules benefits
Peppermint oil - Brand names: Apercap, Colomint, Colpermin, Mintec
1. About peppermint oil
Peppermint oil is a type of medicine called an antispasmodic.
It helps relieve stomach cramps, bloating and farting (flatulence), particularly if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It works by helping the muscle of the bowel wall to relax.
Peppermint oil comes as capsules.
Peppermint oil capsules side effectsIt’s available on prescription or to buy from a pharmacy or a shop.
2. Key facts
- The usual dose of peppermint oil is 1 or 2 capsules, taken 3 times a day. It’s best to take it around 1 hour before meals.
- Wait at least 2 hours between taking a dose of peppermint oil and taking an indigestion medicine.
This allows the peppermint oil capsules to work properly.
- It will start to work within a few hours but it could take up to 1 to 2 weeks to take full effect. Keep taking peppermint oil until your symptoms improve.
- Common side effects include heartburn and indigestion.
- If you've bought peppermint oil from a pharmacy or shop, do not take it for longer than 2 weeks without checking with a doctor.