Buscomint Peppermint oil, capsules is a herbal medicinal product which is used to relieve the symptoms of abdominal pain, minor spasms of the gastrointestinal tract (cramps), and flatulence (bloating), especially in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Buscomint Peppermint oil, capsules is indicated for use in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and above (who weigh at least 40 kg or at least 6 stone).
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after two weeks.
Directions for use
The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age who weigh at least 40 kg (6 stone): One gastro-resistant capsule 3 times a day.
Use in children and adolescents: Buscomint Peppermint oil, capsules must not be administered to children under
12 years of age and adolescents weighing less than 40 kg (6 stone) bodyweight (see “Do not take Buscomint peppermint oil, capsules”).
What Buscomint Peppermint oil, capsules
contains
The active substance is peppermint oil.
Each gastro-resistant soft capsule contains
0.2 ml (=181.6 mg) of Mentha x piperita L.,
aetheroleum (peppermint oil)
The other ingredients are:
Capsule shell:
Gelatin, glycerol, purified water, iron oxide yellow (E172), brilliant blue FCF (E133), medium chain triglycerides, sunflower lecithin.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience the following effects, stop taking the capsules and seek medical help immediately:
- allergic reactions to menthol
e.g.anaphylactic shock, abnormally slow heart beat (bradycardia), red skin eruptions (erythematous skin rash), trembling (muscle tremor), lack of coordination (ataxia), and headache
Other effects that may occur include;
- blurred vision
- acid indigestion (heartburn), perianal burning
- nausea and vomiting
- menthol odour in stools and urine
- inflammation of the glans of the penis
- painful urination (dysuria)
The frequency of the effects occurring is not known.
Children and adolescents
Buscomint Peppermint oil, capsules must not be used in children under 12 years of age and adolescents with less than 40 kg (6 stone) bodyweight because of safety concerns (see section “Do not take Buscomint Peppermint oil, capsules”).
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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