Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children

Authors
Kline, RM Kline, JJ Di Palma, J Barbero, GJ
Citation
Rm. Kline et al., Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children, J PEDIAT, 138(1), 2001, pp. 125-128
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
ISSN journal
00223476 → ACNP
Volume
138
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
125 - 128
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3476(200101)138:1<125:EPPOCF>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
In a randomized, double-blind controlled trial, 42 children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were given pH-dependent, enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules or placebo. After 2 weeks, 75% of those receiving peppermint oil had reduced severity of pain associated with IBS. Peppermint oil may be use d as a therapeutic agent during the symptomatic phase of IBS.