COLPERMIN CAPSULE 187MG [SIN13034P]

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COLPERMIN CAPSULE 187MG

[SIN13034P]

What is Colpermin® and how is it used?
The active constituent of Colpermin is natural peppermint oil, which is obtained from the above-ground parts of Mentha Piperita L. (peppermint). Colpermin capsules contain peppermint oil, with its main constituent, menthol, embedded in a paste-like base. Colpermin is used symptomatically for hyperirritability of the bowel, especially of the large bowel (irritable colon), and for bowel spasm, particularly large-bowel spasm, as well as a sensation of fullness and bloating. To allow the peppermint oil to take effect locally in the bowel, each capsule is coated with a gastro-resistant protective film, which prevents premature release of the peppermint oil within the stomach.

How do you use Colpermin®?
Adults, adolescents aged 15 and above.
Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, one capsule three times a day. This dosage may be increased to two capsules three times a day if discomfort is severe.
The capsules should be taken whole, with a small amount of liquid, ½ to 1 hour before meals on an empty stomach.
The medication should be continued until your symptoms have disappeared. This is normally the case within 1–2 weeks. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if the symptoms do not subside within the stated time.
The capsules should not be broken or chewed, otherwise the released peppermint oil may produce symptoms of irritation, especially heartburn. Keep to the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you think that the medicine is having too weak or too strong an effect.

When should Colpermin® not be used or should be used with caution?
Colpermin contains arachis oil. It should not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to peanut and soy. Colpermin should not be used in cases of known hypersensitivity to peppermint oil, menthol, or to any of the excipients listed in the composition. Colpermin should not be used in cases of bile duct obstruction, gallbladder inflammation or liver damage. In adolescents or children under 15 years of age, Colpermin should be administered only if expressly prescribed by a doctor.
Avoid taking this product at the same time as with medicine for heartburn or in cases of hydrochloric acid deficiency in the stomach.
If you suffer from heartburn (including when it is caused by a diaphragmatic hernia), your symptoms sometimes get worse after taking peppermint oil. In that case you should stop taking this medicine.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you

• have any other illnesses

• have allergies

• are taking other medicinal products (including over-the-counter ones!)

Please consult a doctor before use if it is the first presentation of symptoms for confirmation of irritable bowel syndrome.