Drug Reference
Peppermint Oil
Other drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Available as
0.0034 MG/MG · Topical Ointment82.4 MG · Patch
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
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
How to use / dosing
adults and children 12 years of age and over:when practical, cleanse area with mild soap andwarm water and rinse thoroughly.Gently dry bypatting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft clothbefore applying.Apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily,especially at night, in the morning or after eachbowel movement.For intrarectal use: after wetting, apply around theanal area and then insert into the rectum..children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
For external and/or intrarectal use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- SYLVIRENE SMELLING SALTS (MENTHOL 15% SMELLING SALTS) INHALANT [HUBEI MINXIN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.]
- ULTRA VIOLETTE SHEEN SCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM HYDRATING LIP BALM DUSK (SPF50) OINTMENT [GRACE AND FIRE USA INC.]
- ULTRA VIOLETTE SHEEN SCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM HYDRATING LIP BALM BEJEWELLED (SPF50) OINTMENT [GRACE AND FIRE USA INC.]
- SORE THROAT (CAPSICUM ANNUUM, ECHINACEA (ANGUSTIFOLIA), EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM, MENTHA PIPERITA, PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA, THYMUS VULGARIS, ZINCUM GLUCONICUM) SPRAY [NATURALCARE]
- EXTRA STRENGTH GAS RELIEF (SIMETHICONE) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [SHIELD PHARMACEUTICALS CORP]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.