Should Danshen tablets be taken before or after meals?

When taking therapeutic drugs, if you do not pay attention to some key points of taking the drugs, sometimes it will affect the efficacy and may even cause some adverse reactions. As we all know, Danshen tablets are a kind of sugar-coated tablets. After removing the sugar coating, they appear dark brown and taste a bit bitter and astringent. They have the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, purifying the mind and relieving restlessness. So, should Danshen tablets be taken before or after meals?

The compound danshen tablets we can buy now are actually a kind of traditional Chinese medicine prescription that has undergone special research and development and processing. It is mainly made by soaking the single flavor of purple danshen into a mud-like state. This type of therapeutic drug is also a common medicine for treating cardiovascular disease, heart disease, coronary heart disease, and myocardial infarction. Because of its obvious therapeutic effect, it has always been deeply welcomed by our customers. Generally speaking, in order to reduce damage to the gastrointestinal tract, patients are advised to take the medicine after meals.

1. Common questions about taking Danshen tablets

Because the compound danshen tablets contain a lot of camphor, if you have a sensitive gastrointestinal system, it is recommended to take it thirty minutes after a meal to avoid increasing the burden on your gastrointestinal system. If you eat it on an empty stomach for a long time or before meals, it may cause great damage to the digestion and absorption function of the stomach. Therefore, it is not suitable for many people suffering from digestive tract diseases, especially those with weak constitution. Although some medications are recommended to be taken before meals, it also depends on the blood concentration and absorption of the medication itself.

2. Effects of Danshen Tablets

As a famous Chinese medicine prescription, it is also called "blood-regulating agent" because of its effective effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It is mainly used to treat patients with myocardial infarction, vascular obstruction, chest pain, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris and other diseases. The application scope of Danshen tablets is also very wide. It often has very good effects on preventing thrombosis, improving blood circulation, regulating tissue regeneration and recovery, and eliminating bacteria and inflammation.

However, everyone should note that people who are allergic to this drug must take it with caution. Especially pregnant women should eat it under the strict supervision of a doctor. And during the medication period, you must not eat cold, spicy, or salty foods. It is recommended to take three tablets three times a day. Compound Danshen Tablets have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Some patients with bleeding tendency, such as low platelet count, hemoptysis, and nosebleed are not suitable for taking it to avoid adverse effects.