Medicine details

ImageMintol
NameMintol
DosageSoft Gelatin Capsule
Generic NamePeppermint Oil
Classes Nutritional Supplement
Diseases Cramp
Gastrointestinal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Stomach Upset
CompanyGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength.2 ml
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack50
Price per pack211.00
Cost per pack185.68
Package unit10 caps strip
Price per unit4.22
Cost per unit3.71
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is the aromatic oil extracted from the leaves of the plant Mentha piperita. Peppermint oil has many medicinal benefits.

Peppermint oil is indicated in-

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Indigestion
  • Acidity
  • Nausea/Vomiting
  • Sore throat
  • Cough

For non serious constipation and diarrhea associated with IBS, the maximum dose is 1200 mg per day.

Peppermint oil can cause the following side effects-

  • Acidity
  • Headache

Use of peppermint has been linked to negative side effects, especially at larger doses. Due to the effects of the emmenagogue, avoid internal use.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the medication.