effect of premedication with peppermint oil capsules [Colpermin] prior to colonoscopy: a double blind randomized placebo-controlled trial

ABSTRACT

Background and study aims: colonoscopy is the cornerstone of diagnosing colonic diseases. Investigators have evaluated the effectiveness of antispasmodic agents in colonoscopy with conflicting evidence. The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of enteric coated peppermint oil capsules [Colpermin®], an antispasmodic agent, on outcomes during colonoscopy