Description

WHAT MINTEC IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Mintec capsules contain a naturally occurring oil extracted from the peppermint plant which is used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Mintec relaxes spasm in the muscle of the bowel wall and helps restore normal bowel contractions. This helps to decrease the trapping of air and other bowel contents and relieves abdominal bloating, wind, discomfort and pain.

BEFORE YOU TAKE MINTEC
Do not take Mintec if you are:
• allergic to peppermint oil or to any of the other ingredients in Mintec
• allergic to aspirin or aspirin-like medicines.
Take special care with Mintec if you:
• are aged 40 years or over, and it is some time since your last attack
• notice your symptoms have changed
• have passed blood from the bowel
• have suffered abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
• have severe constipation
• have difficulty or pain in passing urine
• are suffering from nausea or vomiting
• have lost your appetite, or lost weight
• are pale and tired
• have recently had fever
• are pregnant or possibly pregnant
• have recently travelled abroad
If any of the above applies to you, please check with your pharmacist before taking Mintec. If you suffer from pre-existing heartburn, the symptoms may worsen.

Taking other medicines
Mintec is not known to interact with any other medicinal products. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

Taking with food or drink
Take Mintec preferably before food, with a little liquid. Do not take Mintec immediately after food.
Skin rash, slow heartbeat, or trembling and unsteadiness are rare allergic reactions which may occur when Mintec is taken with alcohol ).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you
• are pregnant,
• think you might be pregnant,
• are thinking of becoming pregnant, before taking Mintec.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Mintec

Mintec contains sorbitol (E420). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance
to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

 HOW TO TAKE MINTEC
Swallow the capsules whole with a little liquid. Do not break or chew them.
Adults and elderly:
Take one capsule three times a day, preferably before meals. Do not take the capsules immediately after food (see Section 2 ‘Before you
take Mintec’).
If your symptoms are particularly severe, the dose may be increased to two capsules three times a day.
Mintec should be taken until your symptoms resolve, but may be continued for up to 3 months.
Children: Mintec is not recommended for use in children
If you experience new symptoms, worsening of your condition or notice no
improvement after two weeks of treatment, please see your doctor.
If you take more than you should
If you accidentally take more Mintec than you should, contact your doctor or emergency department as
soon as possible. Take the packet and any remaining capsules with you.
If you forget to take Mintec
If you forget to take a dose, leave out that dose completely. Take your next dose when it is due. Do not
take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

 HOW TO STORE MINTEC
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Mintec after the expiry date (‘EXP’) which is printed on the pack.
Store Mintec at room temperature (not above 25°C) in the original package to protect from light.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.