Peppermint Oil
(Mintec®, Colpermin®, , Peppermint oil)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Modified-Release Capsules, Gastro-Resistant Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - Peppermint Water BP
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Not recommended. Peppermint water may be an alternative.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Peppermint oil
Usual formulation brand names
Mintec®, Colpermin®,
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes - some
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Yes - some
Sugar coated
N/A
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes - Peppermint Water
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
2.5 microlitres/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended.
Notes
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