Colmint Capsule 10's

Colmint Capsule 10's belongs to the class of 'antimicrobial agents,' primarily used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion, Crohn's disease (chronic inflammatory bowel disease), ulcerative colitis (inflammation in the colon), and heartburn. Irritable bowel syndrome is an intestinal disorder, which causes stomach pain, wind, constipation, and diarrhoea.

Colmint Capsule 10's contains peppermint oil, an essential oil extracted from peppermint leaves. It is an antispasmodic agent that prevents spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. It also promotes the bile flow and relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, thus easing the symptoms of reflux.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Although peppermint oil is generally well-tolerated, some may experience common side effects like heartburn and a burning sensation in the rectal area. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive or allergic to Colmint Capsule 10's or any other medications. Before using Colmint Capsule 10's, let your doctor know if you have any medical history. Colmint Capsule 10's is not recommended for patients with the absence of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions (a condition called achlorhydria). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Colmint Capsule 10's. It is not recommended for use in children unless the doctor has advised.

Colmint Capsule 10's contains peppermint oil, an antispasmodic agent that prevents spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. It is a digestive aid that treats indigestion and heartburn. It also promotes the flow of bile and relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, and thus eases the symptoms of reflux.

• Heartburn 
• Burning sensation in the rectal area

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Colmint Capsule 10's or its components. Colmint Capsule 10's should be used with caution and only under the doctor's supervision if you have stomach/intestinal problems like little or no stomach acid (achlorhydria). Please do not take other heartburn or reflux medications and peppermint oil products simultaneously since it can worsen heartburn. It is advised to maintain at least a gap of two hours between such medications and peppermint products. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a nursing mother before using Colmint Capsule 10's. It is not recommended for use in children unless the doctor has advised.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Colmint Capsule 10's may interact with other reflux and heartburn medications, hence please maintain a gap of two hours.

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine and other triggering foods that can worsen your IBS.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any other stomach/intestinal problems and achlorhydria before using Colmint Capsule 10's.

• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Limit taking high-fibre foods, foods, and drinks containing chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, fructose, sorbitol, carbonated drinks, fried, and fatty foods. 
• Do not have large meals at a time, instead try having small and simpler meals at regular intervals, including fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
• Practice yoga and recreation techniques to manage your emotional stress.
• If you are lactose intolerant, avoid using dairy products since it can worsen your IBS.
• If you cannot take dairy products, it is advised to include other calcium-rich foods like leafy greens, beans, nuts, and seeds.
• Drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly to prevent heatstroke and dehydration.
• Avoid overly sweating activities like hard exercises and using hot tubs.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): It is also termed as IBS colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon, and spastic bowel. It is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine. Symptoms of an IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, mucus in stools, wind, constipation, tiredness, anxiety, depression, heartburn, indigestion, and headaches. IBS can be controlled by managing diet excluding certain intolerant foods, lifestyle and stress. It is more commonly found in people in their late teens to early 40s.