COLPERMIN Capsule
Peppermint Oil
187 mg
BIOGEN IDEC UK LIMITED
| Pack size | 20's Pack |
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| Retail Price | 0.93 AED |
Indications
COLPERMIN 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.
Adverse 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.
Mechanism 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
COLPERMIN 187 mg Capsule manufactured by BIOGEN IDEC UK LIMITED. Its generic name is Peppermint Oil. COLPERMIN is availble in Saudi Arabia.
Farmaco SA drug index information on COLPERMIN Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.