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Description
Colpermin contains natural peppermint oil formulated in a gastro-resistant hard capsule.
Colpermin capsules release the clinically proven peppermint oil directly where it is needed most for effective, soothing relief from the painful spasm and bloating of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Typical symptoms of IBS are:
- Abdominal pain
- Painful spasms
- Bloating with wind
- Constipation and or diarrhoea
Treatment should not be commenced without a prior diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by your doctor.
Colpermin contains Arachis oil (peanut oil) and should not be taken by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with Soya allergy should also avoid Colpermin.
As with all medicines, please ensure you read the patient information leaflet before taking Colpermin.
Directions
- Adults: One capsule three times a day; the dose may be increased to two capsules three times a day if necessary.
- Children: Not recommended.
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- For oral use
- Swallow the capsule whole with a drink of water.
- Do not eat food for 30-60 minutes after taking the capsules.
- Do not chew or break the capsule.
- Do not take indigestion remedies at the same time of day as this medicine.
If your condition does not improve after two weeks of treatment, consult your doctor.
