

Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) substrates) interacts with PEPPERMINT.Taking peppermint oil products along with cyclosporine might increase the effects and side effects of cyclosporine. Peppermint oil might decrease how quickly the body breaks down cyclosporine. Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) interacts with PEPPERMINT.Diarrhea: Taking peppermint oil could cause burning with diarrhea. Peppermint oil is possibly safe in children 8 years of age and older when taken by mouth in pills with a special ( enteric) coating to prevent contact with the stomach. Children: Peppermint is commonly consumed in foods. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if peppermint is safe to use in larger amounts while pregnant or breast-feeding. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Peppermint is commonly consumed in foods. When applied into the nose: There isn't enough reliable information to know if peppermint oil is safe or what the side effects might be. When inhaled: Peppermint oil is possibly safe when used as part of aromatherapy. When given as an enema (rectally): Peppermint oil is likely safe. When applied to the skin: Peppermint oil is likely safe. Peppermint can cause some side effects including heartburn, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. It's not clear if peppermint leaf is safe to use for longer than 8 weeks. Peppermint leaf is possibly safe when taken for up to 8 weeks. When taken by mouth: Peppermint oil is likely safe. There is interest in using peppermint for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
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Applying peppermint oil to the skin seems to help relieve tension headaches. Applying a gel containing peppermint oil can prevent bed sores.
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Applying peppermint oil in gel, cream, or water to the skin reduces cracked skin and pain in the nipple area when breastfeeding. It's not clear if taking peppermint oil by mouth helps. Peppermint oil sprayed into the intestine by the doctor seems to work best. Using peppermint oil can reduce spasms and pain in people having this procedure.
