Colonmint
Colonmint is a herbal medicine used to relieve mild cramps, gas, and stomach pain, especially for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Form
enterokapseli, pehmeä
Active Ingredient
Peppermint oil
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and elderly: 1 capsule, 1 to 3 times a day. Children and teenagers (8-17 years): 1 capsule, up to 3 times a day.
Method
Swallow capsules whole with enough liquid (preferably a glass of cold water), 2 hours before or after a meal. Do not break or chew.
Important
Adults: Do not take more than 6 capsules per day. Children and teenagers (8-17 years): Do not take more than 3 capsules per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •headache
- •heartburn
- •burning sensation around the anus
- •dry mouth
RARE
- •blurred vision
RARE
- •allergic reactions (e.g., headache, slow heart rate, tremors, problems coordinating movements, severe allergic reaction with rash)
- •nausea
- •vomiting
- •menthol-smelling stools
- •inflammation of the glans penis
- •menthol-smelling urine
- •painful urination
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to peppermint oil, menthol, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have liver disease, bile duct inflammation, lack of stomach acid, gallstones, or other gallbladder diseases.
- If you have heartburn or a hiatal hernia, your symptoms might get worse after taking Colonmint. If this happens, stop using the medicine.
- Swallow capsules whole. Do not break or chew them, as this can cause irritation in your mouth and throat.
- Avoid using other medicines containing peppermint oil while taking Colonmint.
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- Do not take Colonmint if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as there isn't enough information about its safety during these times.
- Colonmint is not recommended for children under 8 years old because there is not enough information about its use in this age group.
- Avoid other medicines that reduce stomach acid, as they can cause the capsule to release its contents too early.