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For some, alternatives antispasmodics may be more effective. This helps relieve the associated symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.Īntispasmodics, like Apercap, don’t work for everyone. When absorbed into the bowel, it will cause the overacting muscles to relax and contract less frequently. Peppermint oil is categorised as an antispadmodic, which acts as a smooth muscle relaxant. From here, the active ingredient, peppermint oil is released. This allows Apercap Capsules to reach the part of the gut where they are needed. How do Apercap Capsules work?Įach Apercap Capsule is specially coated, which allows the medicine to pass through the stomach intact. Conditions such as IBS cause the muscles in the bowel to contract too often, which can often become painful. These muscles will contract and then relax in a regular fashion, helping food to transit through the intestines. What is IBS?įood is moved through the digestive tract by muscle contractions in the bowel.

Once your IBS has settled down, stop taking the capsules (this is typically within 1-2 weeks). Continue to take them until the symptoms resolve. The capsule should be taken when the symptoms start to flare-up. It is recommended that peppermint oil capsules only be taken when required. What are Apercap Pepperint Oil Capsules and what are they used for?Īpercap Peppermint Oil Capsules (0.2ml) are an antispadmotic treatment taken to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including:
