Peppermint Oil
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Peppermint Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the fresh overground parts of the flowering plant of Mentha Piperita by the process of steam distillation. Peppermint Oil is used to relieve stomach and intestinal flatulence and colic such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Indications
Peppermint Oil is primarily indicated in conditions like Colic, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome, Pharyngitis, Spasm.
Contraindications
Peppermint Oil is contraindicated in conditions like Liver cirrhosis.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Peppermint Oil, which give rise to further complications include Ataxia, Bradycardia, Dyspnea, Asthma, Tremors. Peppermint Oil produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Atrial fibrillation. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Peppermint Oil therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Peppermint Oil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Heart burn, Erythematous rash, Hypersensitivity reactions, Wheezing.
Warnings
Peppermint oil should be used with caution in patients who are sensitive to menthol
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.2 ml (0.2 (0.2)) 8 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Peppermint Oil was found.
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.