Peppermint leaves (Menthae piperitae folia)

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Dosage form: & nbspleaves crushed
Composition:

Peppermint leaves.

Characteristic

Peppermint leaves contain an essential oil, which includes menthol and its esters (3-pinene, limonene, cineole, etc.); organic acids, tannins, flavonoids and other biologically active substances.

Description:

Pieces of leaves of various shapes, up to 10 mm and larger, with an admixture of flowers and buds. The color of the leaves is from light green to dark green. Edge of leaf serrate with irregular sharp teeth; the surface is bare, below, under the veins under the magnifying glass, sparse, pressed hairs are visible and on the entire surface of the leaf there are glistening golden yellow or darker glands. 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, children under 3 years.

    Pregnancy and lactation:

    Perhaps, 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:

    About 5 g (1 tablespoon) of peppermint leaves are placed in enameled pots, poured into 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water, covered with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filtered, left raw materials squeeze out. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.

    Take 2-3 times a day, 15 minutes before meals: children from 3 to 6 years - 1 dessert spoon, children from 6 to 14 years - 1-2 tablespoons, children over 14 years and adults - 1 / 2-1 / 3 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 in the background of 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 engage in potentially hazardous activities,requiring increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (including the management of vehicles, work with moving mechanisms.

    Form release / dosage:

    The leaves are crushed.

    Packaging:

    To 50, 75 g in a pack of cardboard with an inner paper bag. Instruction for use, folded text inside, is put in a pack. It is allowed to put the full text of instructions for use on the pack.

    Storage conditions:

    In dry the dark place.

    Ready to keep the infusion in a dark cool place for no more than 2 days.

    Keep out of the reach of children.

    Shelf life:

    2 years.

    Do not use after the expiration date.

    Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe
    Registration number:LP-000680
    Date of registration:28.09.2011
    Expiration Date:Unlimited
    The owner of the registration certificate:FITO-BOT, LLC FITO-BOT, LLC Russia
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    Representation: & nbspFITO-BOT, LLCFITO-BOT, LLC
    Information update date: & nbsp21.05.2018
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