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PEPPERMINT WATER BP is a brand name for Peppermint Oil. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of minor digestive complaints such as dyspepsia, flatulence and stomach cramps, based on traditional use only.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years of age:
Two - eight 5 ml spoonfuls to be taken 3-4 times daily, as required This product is not recommended for use in children aged 12 years and under (see ‘Section
Contact sensitivity to menthol and peppermint oil in patients presenting with intra-oral symptoms in association with burning mouth syndrome, recurrent oral ulceration or a lichenoid reaction have been reported. The frequency is not known.
Allergic reactions to menthol have been reported, with headache, bradycardia, muscle tremor, ataxia, anaphylactic shock and erythematous skin rash. The frequency is not known. If these or other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, treatment should be discontinued and a doctor or a qualified healthcare professional consulted.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard.
’) If symptoms worsen, or persist for more than 2 weeks, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted. 3 Contraindications Hypersensitivity to Peppermint Oil preparations, menthol or any of the excipients. Obstructions of bile ducts, cholangitis, gallstones, and any other biliary diseases.
4 Special warnings and precautions for use Do not exceed the stated dose Patients who already suffer from gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn) or hiatal hernia sometimes have an exacerbation of this symptom after taking peppermint oil.
Treatment should be discontinued in these patients. Peppermint oil should be used with caution with inflamed and ulcerated conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. This product contains sodium methyl, ethyl, propyl parahydroxybenzoates [E219, E215 and E217] and should not be used by patients who are allergic to hydroxybenzoates.
Allergic reactions may be delayed in onset. The use in children under 12 years is not recommended as data is not sufficient and medical advice should be sought. If symptoms worsen, or persist for more than 2 weeks a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted.
Hypersensitivity to Peppermint Oil preparations, menthol or any of the excipients. Obstructions of bile ducts, cholangitis, gallstones, and any other biliary diseases.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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