Apercap Peppermint Oil Capsules

Apercap Capsules warnings

Please read the following warnings carefully to ensure you choose a suitable product.

Do not take Apercap if any of the following apply:

• You are allergic to any of the active or inactive ingredients contained in this medicine
• You suffer from inflammation of the bile duct
• You suffer from gallstones or any other bile related disorder.
• You suffer from achlorhydria

If any of the following apply, speak with your doctor or pharmacist prior to taking Apercap:

• This is your first instance of suffering from the symptoms of IBS (bloating, trapped wind, bowel discomfort, and pain)
• You are over 40 years old and haven’t suffered these problems recently or your symptoms have changed compared with previous bouts of IBS
• You feel sick or you have been sick
• You feel feverish and have a temperature
• You are experiencing severe constipation
• You suffer from heartburn
• You suffer from a hiatal hernia
• You experience pain or discomfort when passing urine
• You have experienced an unexplained loss of appetite
• You have experienced unexplained weight loss
• You are passing blood from your anus
• You are experiencing unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge
• You have recently traveled abroad

Apercap should not be taken at the same time as:

• Indigestion remedies
• Medicines for stomach or intestinal ulcers
• Medicines used to treat acid reflux (histamine-2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors)
• Alcohol

Please take the time to read the product packaging and the Patient Information Leaflet prior to use. Always inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.

Apercap Capsules dosage

Adults over the age of 18 years including the elderly:

Take 1 capsule three times daily. If possible, take the dose approximately 1 hour before meals. Peppermint oil capsules should not be taken immediately after food.

Do not worry if you forget to take a dose. Simply take your next dose when it is due. Do not double-up your next dose to make up for a forgotten capsule.

Apercap Capsules ingredients

The active ingredient in each Apercap Capsule is: Peppermint Oil 0.2ml

Apercap also contains several inactive ingredients: Gelatin glycerol, Titanium dioxide powder (E171), Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium (E141), Aqua polish, Propylene glycol, Purified water.

Apercap Capsules side effects

Not everyone will experience side effects from taking peppermint oil capsules. However, if side effects do occur they can include:

• Allergic reaction
• Slow heartbeat
• Headache
• Trembling
• Unsteadiness
• Itching around the anus
• Skin rash
• Blurred vision
• Nausea & vomiting
• Urine and stools that smell like menthol
• Pain or discomfort when passing urine
• Inflammation of part of the penis

If you are concerned about any of these side effects, or if Apercap affects you in any other way, stop using it and speak with your doctor or pharmacist.