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I'm still sore and having pain from my ibs and usually i take one enteric coated peppermint pill but is it ok to take two? it's 0.2 ml each pill.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Yes: Normal dosing is 0.2mL to 0.4mL up to 3 times a day. Hope this helps. No pun intended. Best of luck. Dr R

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Esther Poza-juncal answered

Yes: It should be fine to take another enteric coated peppermint pill today. Hope you feel better soon. If symptoms are getting worse instead of better please seek a medical evaluation.

Answered 8/17/2014

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A member asked:

I'm still sore and having pain from my ibs and usually i take one enteric coated peppermint pill but is it ok to take two? it's 0.2 ml each pill.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Rochester answered

Dr. Esther Poza-juncal answered

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