Colpermin
Colpermin is a herbal medicine that helps relieve mild cramps, bloating, and abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
Form
enterokapseli, kova
Active Ingredient
Peppermint oil
Manufacturer
Tillotts Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and elderly: 1 capsule three times a day, up to 2 capsules three times a day if needed. Young people (12-17 years): 1 capsule three times a day. Children (8-11 years): 1 capsule twice a day.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or break them. Take at least 30 minutes before or after a meal.
Important
Adults and elderly: 6 capsules per day. Young people (12-17 years): 3 capsules per day. Children (8-11 years): 2 capsules per day. Do not give to children under 8 years of age.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Heartburn
- •Discomfort in the anal area
- •Abnormal stool odor
- •Dry mouth
- •Stomach discomfort
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Hypersensitivity
- •Itchy skin
- •Stomach bleeding
- •Blurred vision
- •Pain around the anus
- •Diarrhea
- •Difficulty and pain during urination
- •Inflammation of the glans penis
- •Abnormal urine odor
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 a liver disease, bile duct inflammation (cholangitis), low stomach acid (achlorhydria), gallstones, or other bile duct diseases.
- Do not give to children under 8 years of age.
- If you are allergic to peanuts or soy, do not use this medicine.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have heartburn or a hiatal hernia, as these symptoms might get worse with this medicine and treatment should be stopped.
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- Other medicines that reduce stomach acid (like antacids or proton pump inhibitors) should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after Colpermin to prevent early release of peppermint oil.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine, as its use is not recommended due to insufficient data.