Pepelia
Pepelia is a herbal medicine used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), such as mild gastrointestinal cramps, flatulence, and abdominal pain.
Form
enterokapseli, pehmeä
Active Ingredient
Peppermint oil
Manufacturer
Florealis ehf.
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and elderly: 1-2 capsules up to three times daily. Children and adolescents over 8 years: 1 capsule up to three times daily.
Method
Swallow capsules whole with a full glass of water at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal or antacids. Do not break or chew the capsules.
Important
Adults and elderly: maximum 6 capsules per day. Children and adolescents over 8 years: maximum 3 capsules per day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Headache
- •Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- •Muscle tremors
- •Difficulty coordinating movements (ataxia)
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock)
- •Red skin rash
- •Heartburn
- •Burning sensation in the rectal area
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stools that smell of menthol
- •Painful or difficult urination (dysuria)
- •Urine that smells of menthol
- •Inflammation of the glans penis
- •Blurred vision
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to peppermint oil, menthol, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have liver disease, bile duct inflammation, lack of stomach acid, gallstones, or other bile problems.
- Use only if a doctor has diagnosed you with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms change, you have bleeding from the intestine, or unexplained loss of appetite or weight.
- Swallow capsules whole; do not break or chew them, as this can irritate your mouth and throat.
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- If heartburn or hiatus hernia symptoms worsen, stop using this medicine.
- Avoid using other medicines containing peppermint oil at the same time.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
- Avoid taking with antacids or medicines that reduce stomach acid (like histamine-2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors), as this can cause the capsule to release its content too early.
- Do not take this medicine with meals.
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.