FYI J Pediatr 2001 Jan;138(1):125-128 Related Articles, Books, LinkOut Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children. Kline RM, Kline JJ, Di Palma J, Barbero GJ University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Child Health, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Columbia, Missouri; Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Clinic, Charleston, South Carolina; and Hahnemann University, St Christopher's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [Record supplied by publisher] In a randomized, double-blind controlled trial, 42 children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were given pH-dependent, enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules or placebo. After 2 weeks, 75% of those receiving peppermint oil had reduced severity of pain associated with IBS. Peppermint oil may be used as a therapeutic agent during the symptomatic phase of IBS. PMID: 11148527 ------------------ http://www.ibshealth.com/ www.ibsaudioprogram.com