COMMON BRAND NAME(S): None
GENERIC NAME(S): PEPPERMINT OIL
Description: 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.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Rapid.
Metabolism: Menthol, the major constituent of peppermint oil is metabolised to menthol glucuronide.
Peppermint oil has been used for stomach/intestinal disorders (e.g., upset stomach, cramps, irritable bowel syndrome-IBS).
This product should not be used in children younger than 8 years.
Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.
The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
How to use peppermint oil
Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions and warnings on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are using the capsule form of this product, swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. If you are unable to swallow the capsules, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents onto a spoonful of cool, soft applesauce. Swallow all of the mixture right away without chewing.
If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Nausea, vomiting, or heartburn may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: headache, flushing, mouth irritation/sores, severe stomach/abdominal pain.
A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions:
Before taking peppermint oil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD), stomach/intestinal ulcers, liver disease, gallbladder disease, bile duct blockage.
Liquid forms of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details.
It is unknown if this product passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Interactions:
Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: drugs removed from your body by certain liver enzymes (such as cyclosporine, simvastatin, lovastatin, ketoconazole).
If you are taking the capsule form of this product, also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking: drugs that reduce stomach acid (e.g., antacids, H2 blockers such as famotidine, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Notes
Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Refer to storage information printed on the package. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications and herbal products away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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