General Dosage
180-200mg enteric-coated capsules 2-3x daily, 30-60 minutes before meals
Maximum dose: 1,200mg/day enteric-coated peppermint oil
Peppermint Oil Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 180-200mg enteric-coated capsules 2-3x daily, 30-60 minutes before meals
Timing: 30-60 minutes before meals on an empty stomach
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| IBS (all subtypes) | 180-200mg enteric-coated capsules 2-3x daily | Strong |
| Functional dyspepsia | 90mg enteric-coated peppermint + 50mg caraway oil (Menthacarin) | Strong |
Upper limit: 1,200mg/day enteric-coated peppermint oil
Timing & Absorption
30-60 minutes before meals on an empty stomach
Can be taken with or without food.
References
- Alammar N, Wang L, Saberi B, et al. (2019). The impact of peppermint oil on the irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of the pooled clinical data. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI PubMed
- Khanna R, MacDonald JK, Levesque BG. (2014). Peppermint oil for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. DOI PubMed