Peppermint oil capsules and liquid are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine. If there are new symptoms or worsening of the condition or failure to improve over two weeks of treatment, the patient should consult their doctor.

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There are some lifestyle and dietary changes that could help your condition. The general advice is to increase the amount of physical activity you do, to eat regularly without missing meals or leaving long gaps between your meals, and to limit the amount of fresh fruit you eat to no more than three portions a day. You may also want to think about the dietary fibre you eat - some people find reducing the amount of bran eaten and increasing the amount of oats eaten each day can be beneficial. Try to drink several large glasses of water each day, and reduce your intake of caffeinated drinks, alcohol and fizzy drinks.

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Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. What if I take too much? Mintec capsules contain sorbitol (E420) therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary(online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press [Accessed on 19 October 2015]

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You are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.If you are or think you could be pregnant you should get medical advice from your doctor before taking Mintec, because its safety during pregnancy hasn't been fully studied. It should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor thinks the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks to the developing baby. If any of the following conditions apply to you, you should consult a doctor before taking this medicine: