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Peppermint oil

Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]

Prepared 26 Sep 2026

What it is used for

temporarily protects the inflamed, irritatedanorectal surface to help make bowel movementsless painful from irritation and abrasion duringbowel movement *provides temporary relief of pain, soreness, orburning*helps relieve the local or anorectal itching anddiscomfort associated with hemorrhoids

Warnings

Obtain allergy and medication history. Adjust for renal/hepatic impairment, pregnancy, lactation, extremes of age and interacting drugs. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration. Monitor for expected class adverse effects.

Possible side effects

Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.

Storage

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

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