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Can I eat this with Peppermint oil?
Alcohol can worsen side effects, and indigestion medicines must be kept separate so peppermint oil capsules reach your bowel and work properly.
Also sold as ActiMint, Buscomint, Colpermin IBS Relief, Equilon Herbal, Purosure Peppermint. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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Quick answers
- Should I take Peppermint oil with food?
- 30 to 60 minutes before food
- Can I drink alcohol with Peppermint oil?
- Yes, with care. May make side effects like dizziness worse. Best avoided if it makes you feel dizzy, sleepy or confused.
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1 · What do you take?
Alcohol can worsen side effects, and indigestion medicines must be kept separate so peppermint oil capsules reach your bowel and work properly.
Take peppermint oil capsules 30 to 60 minutes before food and swallow them whole with water. Leave at least 2 hours between peppermint oil and any indigestion medicine. Alcohol may make side effects like dizziness worse, so it's best not to drink alcohol while taking peppermint oil if it affects you.
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When to take it: 30 to 60 minutes before food
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Further reading on Peppermint oil
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About peppermint oil
NHS medicines information on peppermint oil – what it's used for and key facts.
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Who can and cannot take peppermint oil
NHS medicines information on who can take peppermint oil and who may not be able to take it.
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How and when to take peppermint oil
NHS medicines information on dosage for peppermint oil, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of peppermint oil
NHS medicines information on side effects of peppermint oil and what you can do to cope.
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Taking peppermint oil with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with peppermint oil and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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