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Article: Enteric-coated peppermint oil once again found to successfully treat irritable bowel syndrome.(ABSTRACTS OF INTEREST)(Clinical report)
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- Original Internist
- Article date:
- June 1, 2008
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Reference: Cappello G, Spezzaferro M, Grossi L, et al. Peppermint oil (Mintoil[R]) in the treatment of irritable bowel smdromc: A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. Digestive Liver Dis 2007;39:530-6.
Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Participants: Fifty-seven patients (18 - 80 years old) with symptoms indicative of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to the Rome II criteria. Patients were required to have normal lactose and lactulose breath tests and negative antibody screening for celiac disease for inclusion.
Study Medication and Dosage: Patients were randomized to receive either 225 ...