Peppermint leaves (Menthae piperitae folia)

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Dosage form: & nbspleaves powder
Composition:

Peppermint leaves.

Characteristic

Leaves of peppermint contain an essential oil of not less than 1%, which includes menthol about 50%, flavonoids, tannins, carotenoids and other biologically active substances.

Description:

Pieces of leaves of various shapes passing through a sieve with holes 2 mm in size. Color from light green to dark green with greenish-violet, grayish-white, yellowish-white, brownish-white, pale-violet, brownish-violet, violet impregnations.

The smell is strong, fragrant. The taste of the water extract is slightly burning, cooling.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Spasmolytic agent of plant origin
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    • Pharmacodynamics:

    Infusion of peppermint leaves has spasmolytic, calming, choleretic, antiemetic and locally irritating effects.

    Indications:

    Symptomatic therapy: spasms of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting.

    Contraindications:

    Hypersensitivity to the drug, early childhood (up to 3 years).

    Pregnancy and lactation:

    Application in pregnancy and during breastfeeding is possible,if the expected benefit for the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and the baby. It is necessary to consult a doctor.

    Dosing and Administration:

    2 filter packets (3 g) are placed in a glass or enamel ware, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) of boiling water, cover with a lid and insist 15 minutes, periodically pressing on the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 100 ml with boiled water.

    Accepted inwards 2-3 times a day for 15 minutes before meals: children from 3 to 5 years - 1 dessert spoon, children from 6 to 14 years - 1-2 tablespoons, children over 14 years and adults - 1 / 3- 1/2 cup.

    Before use, the infusion is recommended to be shaken.

    Side effects:

    Allergic reactions are possible.

    Overdose:

    Cases of overdose have not been registered to date.

    Interaction:

    Not described.

    Special instructions:If symptoms persist while taking the drug, you should consult a doctor.
    Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:

    The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including,management of vehicles, work with moving mechanisms).

    Form release / dosage:Leaves powder.
    Packaging:

    1.5 grams of powder in a filter bag.

    For 10 or 20 filter packs per pack of cardboard.

    The full text of the instructions for medical use is applied to the pack.

    Storage conditions:

    In a dry place protected from light.

    Ready infusion - in a cool place no more than 2 days.

    Keep out of the reach of children.

    Shelf life:

    2 years.

    Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package.

    Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe
    Registration number:LP-001485
    Date of registration:08.02.2012
    Expiration Date:Unlimited
    The owner of the registration certificate:FITO-EM agrarian and industrial firm, CJSC FITO-EM agrarian and industrial firm, CJSC Russia
    Manufacturer: & nbsp
    Representation: & nbspFITO-EM agrarian and industrial firm, CJSCFITO-EM agrarian and industrial firm, CJSC
    Information update date: & nbsp21.05.2018
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