Colpermin IBS Relief Capsules
Peppermint Oil BP 0.2ml
Colpermin offers dual action relief, relieving the painful spasm and the uncomfortable bloating of IBS
Therapeutic indications
For the relief of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Posology and method of administration
For oral use.
Adults:
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 until symptoms resolve which would normally be within one or two weeks. The treatment can be continued for longer periods of between 2 to 3 months, when symptoms are more persistent.
Elderly:
As adult dose.
Children:
There is no experience in the use of these capsules in children under the age of 15.
Special warnings and precautions for use
The capsules should be swallowed whole, ie not broken or chewed. Patients who already suffer from heartburn sometimes have an exacerbation of this symptom after taking Colpermin. Treatment should be discontinued in these patients.
Colpermin contains Arachis oil (peanut oil) and should not be taken by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with Soya allergy should also avoid Colpermin.
The patient should be advised to consult a doctor before use in the following circumstances:
' first presentation of these symptoms for confirmation of IBS
' aged 40 years or over and it is some time since the last attack, or the symptoms have changed
' blood has been passed from the bowel
' there is a feeling of sickness or there is vomiting
' loss of appetite or loss of weight
' paleness and tiredness
' severe constipation
' fever
' recent foreign travel
' pregnancy or planning a pregnancy or possibly pregnant
' abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
' difficulty or pain in passing urine
If there are new symptoms or worsening of the condition or failure to improve over two weeks, the patient should consult their doctor.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
The capsules should not be taken immediately after food. Indigestion remedies should not be taken at the same time as Colpermin
Pregnancy and lactation
There are no data available to establish the safety of Colpermin in pregnancy, therefore it should be used only if, in the opinion of the physician, the possible benefits of treatment outweighs the possible hazards. Levels of menthol were not detectable in plasma or saliva following administration of Colpermin indicating rapid first pass metabolism. Significant levels of menthol in breast milk are thought to be unlikely.
Undesirable effects
Occasional heartburn, perianal irritation; allergic reactions to menthol, which are rare, include erythematous rash, headache, bradycardia, muscle tremor and ataxia, which may occur in conjunction with alcohol.
