Peppermint water BP 1973

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Peppermint oil

Available from:

Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

INN (International Name):

Peppermint oil

Dosage:

.5microlitre/1ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Liquid

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 19060100

Patient Information leaflet

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Patient Information Leaflet
Peppermint oil (Mentha x piperita L.)
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Peppermint Water BP 1973 is and
what it is used for
2. Before you take Peppermint Water BP 1973
3. How to take Peppermint Water BP 1973
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Peppermint Water BP 1973
6. Further Information.
1. WHAT PEPPERMINT WATER BP 1973
IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
• Peppermint Water BP 1973 is a traditional
herbal medicinal product containing 2.5
microlitres of Peppermint _Mentha_ x _piperita_
L.) in each 5ml oral solution.
• Peppermint oil belongs to a group of
products known as anti-flatulents.
• A traditional herbal medicinal product
used for the symptomatic relief of minor
digestive complaints such as dyspepsia,
flatulence and stomach cramps, based on
traditional use only.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE PEPPERMINT WATER
BP 1973
DO NOT TAKE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU:
• are allergic to any of the ingredients listed
in this leaflet, or menthol, which is found in
Peppermint Oil
• are under 12 years old
• have problems with your bile duct e.g.
infection, blockage or inflammation of
your bile duct or gallstones or other biliary
problems
• are suffering from heartburn, or hiatus hernia,
as it may make it worse
• have an ulcer in your mouth, stomach or gut.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING
Peppermint Water BP 1973 is not recommended
during pregnancy and lactation. You should consult
your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare
practitioner if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
No studies on the ability to drive and use machines
have been performed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE
INGREDIENTS OF PEPPERMINT WATER BP 1973
This product also contains sodium methyl, ethyl
and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E219, E215 and
E217) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly
delayed).
3. HOW TO TAKE PEPPERMINT WATER BP
1973
Always shake the bottle thoroughly before use.
Peppermint Water BP 1973 is taken by mouth.
The dose can vary widely according to the le

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Peppermint Water BP 1973
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each 5ml of oral solution contains 2.5 microlitres of Peppermint oil
(_Mentha _x_ _
_piperita _L.)
Excipients:
Each 5 ml of oral solution contains 10 mg Nipasept Sodium, comprising;
sodium
methyl, ethyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoates.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Oral Solution
Clear and colourless
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief
of minor
digestive complaints such as dyspepsia, flatulence and stomach cramps,
based on
traditional use only.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years of age:
Two - eight 5 ml spoonfuls to be taken 3-4 times daily, as required
This product is not recommended for use in children aged 12 years and
under
(see ‘Section 4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use’)
If symptoms worsen, or persist for more than 2 weeks, a doctor or
qualified
healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to Peppermint Oil preparations, menthol or any of the
excipients.
Obstructions of bile ducts, cholangitis, gallstones, and any other
biliary diseases.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Do not exceed the stated dose
Patients who already suffer from gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
or hiatal hernia
sometimes have an exacerbation of this symptom after taking peppermint
oil.
Treatment should be discontinued in these patients.
Peppermint oil should be used with caution with inflamed and ulcerated
conditions of
the gastrointestinal tract.
This product contains sodium methyl, ethyl, propyl
parahydroxybenzoates [E219,
E215 and E217] and should not be used by patients who are allergic to
hydroxybenzoates. Allergic reactions may be delayed in onset.
The use in children under 12 years is not recommended as data is not
sufficient and
medical advice should be