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PAD Profile : Peppermint oil - Muscle spasm Important
Keywords :
smooth muscle spasm, bowel colic, stomach cramps, muscle cramps, gastro intestinal muscle cramps, gastro intestinal antispamodics, irritable bowel syndrome, IBS
Brand Names Include :
Mintec, Colpermin
Important Information :
The gastro-resistant capsules (Mintec®) are the most cost-effective option for Primary Care.
The modified-release capsules (Colpermin) contain arachis oil - not be taken by patients with a known peanut allergy
Traffic Light Status
Status 1 of 1.
Guidelines
No guidelines returned.
Other Drugs
No drugs returned.
Other Indications
No indications returned.
Additional Documents
No additional documents returned.
Committee Recommendations
Date
Committee Name
Narrative
01 July 2015
Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
This drug has been agreed as appropriate for initiation in Primary Care and/or continued in Primary Care following a recommendation from specialists in other health care sectors. Following consideration by the PCN, it has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status.
Mintec is 30% less costly than Colpermin in primary care (BNF Mar 2016)
Associated BNF Codes
01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.02.00. Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility