Mintec Cap

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You are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because, while you are expecting or feeding a baby, you should only take medicines on the recommendation of a doctor. Allergic reactions such as rash, headache, slow pulse rate, loss of co-ordination and shaking (rare). If any of the following conditions apply to you, you should consult a doctor before taking this medicine: Do not take it for longer than 2 weeks unless prescribed by a doctor. Follow the doctor’s instructions. When to take peppermint oil It is generally recommended that you take peppermint oil capsules only when necessary. So, start taking the capsules when your symptoms flare up, and continue to take them until you feel better. Stop taking the capsules when your symptoms settle down again (this is usually within a week or two).

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The capsules have a special coating, called an enteric coat, that stops the capsules dissolving until after they've passed through the stomach and upper intestine. Once the capsule reaches the lower intestine it slowly releases the peppermint oil as it passes through the bowel.

4. How and when to take peppermint oil

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for the next dose. If that happens, just skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time. The peppermint oil acts directly on the smooth muscle in the bowel wall, causing it to relax. This helps reduce painful spasms and pressure in the bowel and eases bloating and wind. How do I take Mintec?

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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. You can keep taking Mintec for two to three months for more persistent symptoms, but get advice from your doctor first. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Mintec. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.You should keep taking the capsules until your symptoms get better, which should usually be within one or two weeks. Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved or have got worse after two weeks of taking Mintec. Do not take indigestion remedies during the two hours before you take peppermint oil, or during the two hours after you have taken it. This is because indigestion remedies interfere with the capsules and stop them from working as intended. 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:

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If you think you have IBS this should be diagnosed by a doctor before you start taking IBS treatments such as this one. If this is the first time you've experienced your symptoms you should consult your doctor. Mintec capsules contain sorbitol (E420) therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. If there are new symptoms or worsening of the condition or failure to improve over two weeks of treatment, the patient should consult their doctor. It's not known if peppermint oil passes into breast milk in significant amounts, but this is thought to be unlikely. As with all medicines, you should get medical advice from your doctor before taking Mintec if you're breastfeeding. 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.

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If you suffer from heartburn you may find Mintec makes it worse. If this is the case you should stop taking it. 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. 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. Take until symptom resolution normally 1 to 2 weeks but may be continued for up to 2 to 3 months if required. Advise patients with IBS to consult a doctor if pattern of symptoms changes Pregnancy and Lactation Pregnancy