Apercap Peppermint Oil Capsules are used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. These capsules are specially coated to allow the to pass intact through the stomach and the first part fo the bowel. This allows the capsules to reach the part of the gut where they are needed. It is only then that the peppermint oil is released from the capsule to do it's work. Peppermint oil helps to restore normal bowel action by relaxing the muscle spasm in the bowel wall. This reducees symptoms such as bloating, trapped wind, bowel discomfort and pain.
Take 1 capsule three times a day, preferably before meals with a small amount of water. Swallow the capsule whole. do not break or chew the capsule. Do not take immediatley after food. If your symptoms are more severe, you can take two capsules three times a day.
Each capsule contains: 0.2ml Gastro Resistant Capsules, as well as containign 0.2ml of peppermint oil, each capsule contains Gelatin, Glycerol, Purified Water, Titanium Dioxide Powder (E171), Chlorophyllin Copper Complex Sodium (E141), aqua polish and Propylene Glycol.
Before you take Apercap if; you are allergic to the peppermint oil, menthol or any of the other ingedients int he capsules, if you suffer from inflammation of the bile duct, gallstones or any other bile disorders, you suffer from a condition called achlorhydia that prevents normal digestion of food. Talk to your doctor first if any of the following apply to you and follow the advice given; this is the first time you have suufered from any of the symtpoms such as bloating, trapped wind or bowel discomfort and pain, you are over 40 years of age and you have not had this problem recently or if your symptoms appear to be different from before, you are feeling sick, or have been sick, you have a temperature or feel feverish, you have severe constipation, you suffer from a hernia, specifically named hiatal hernia, you have pain or difficulty when passing urine, you are pale or tired, you have lost your appetite or lost weight. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.