Peppermint leaves - instructions for use, doses, side effects, contraindications

A mixture of pieces of leaves, stems, rarely - flowers and buds. Color from light green to dark green or greenish-brown with greenish-violet, grayish-white, yellowish-white, brownish-white, pale violet, brownish-violet, violet, black impregnations. The smell is strong, fragrant. The taste of water extract is burning, cooling.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Spasmolytic agent of plant origin

ATX: & nbsp

A.03.A.X Other drugs used in bowel disorders

Pharmacodynamics:

Infusion of peppermint leaves leaves spasmolytic, soothing, choleretic, antiemetic and locally irritating effect.

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 during pregnancy and during breastfeeding is possible if the expected benefit to 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, pour 200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water, cover with a lid and heat in a boiling water bath with periodic stirring for 15 minutes, cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, filter, the remaining raw material is squeezed. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 200 ml with boiled water.

Infusion takes 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 / 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 the drug persists without improvement for more than 2 weeks or worsens, you should consult your doctor.

Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:

The drug has no effect on the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities requiring increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including driving, working with moving mechanisms).

Form release / dosage:The leaves are crushed.

Packaging:

For 40 g, 50 g, 75 g, 100 g of leaves crushed in packs of cardboard with an inner package.

Instructions for use, folded inward, inserted into the package or the text of the instruction is fully applied to the pack.

Storage conditions:

In the original packaging, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C; prepared infusion - in a cool place not more than 2 days.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:

2 years.

Do not use after expiry date.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:LP-003986

Date of registration:01.12.2016

Expiration Date:01.12.2021

The owner of the registration certificate:KRASNOHORSKILKLEKSSREDSTVA, JSC KRASNOHORSKILKLEKSSREDSTVA, JSC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

KRASNOHORSKILKLEKSSREDSTVA, JSC Russia

Representation: & nbspKRASNOHORSKLEKSKREDSTVA, OAOKRASNOHORSKLEKSKREDSTVA, OAORussia

Information update date: & nbsp22.05.2018

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Peppermint leaves (Menthae piperitae folia)