Review the side-effects of Peppermint oil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Skin and Mucous membranes: Mouth ulcers, heartburn, chemical burn, skin necrosis (cell or tissue death), bruising eye irritation
Central Nervous System: Headache, dizziness, and brain damage, seizures, and confusion with higher dose
Respiratory: Worsening of asthma and respiratory arrest.
Allergic reactions: Allergic reaction may include rashes, hives and contact dermatitis, swelling of face and throat, breathing difficulty.
Others: Decreased heart rate, muscle weakness, lack of muscle coordination, nausea.
Colpermin, Mintec, Carbellon
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Skin and Mucous membranes: Mouth ulcers, heartburn, chemical burn, skin necrosis (cell or tissue death), bruising eye irritation
Central Nervous System: Headache, dizziness, and brain damage, seizures, and confusion with higher dose
Respiratory: Worsening of asthma and respiratory arrest.
Allergic reactions: Allergic reaction may include rashes, hives and contact dermatitis, swelling of face and throat, breathing difficulty.
Others: Decreased heart rate, muscle weakness, lack of muscle coordination, nausea.
Other Precautions :
• Avoid excess dose.Drug Name : Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil(Colpermin) generic Peppermint oil reduces spasms of the digestive tract. It is prescribed for various stomach and intestinal disorders. It is used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including abdominal cramps, pain and bloating (feeling of a full and tight abdomen). It is also used as carminative to facilitate the expulsion of gas from the digestive tract. Peppermint oil has also been used topically to treat the common cold, tension headache , muscle aches, nerve pain and itching because of its cooling effect. Peppermint oil is used traditionally in herbal tea, mouth freshener, to reduce stress and improve concentration or alertness.Trade Names for Peppermint oil
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Colpermin, Mintec, Carbellon
