Name: capsule Like: flowery clothes Fear: no water before taking, jerking head after taking My name is capsule, I am a member of the drug family. You usually commonly use me, you may think you are familiar with me. In fact, in my opinion, you do not know me that well. I don’t wear a shell just to look good. If you peel off the shell and take the powder out and take it because you are afraid that it will not be easy to swallow, it will not only hurt me, but also affect you. This is because the medicine contained in my body is very fragile and susceptible to deterioration from light, heat, moisture and oxygen. Without the shell, my life span would be greatly reduced. The shell also masks the bitterness and odor of the drug, making it more comfortable for everyone to take. If the medicine you take is “enteric capsules”, the shell should not be destroyed. The shell of these capsules protects the drug from being damaged by stomach acid, and then absorbed into the intestine to work, while reducing the irritation to the stomach mucosa. As you can see, peeling off my shell before taking the drug is not worth the loss. Like humans, I need water to “work” and function. If you swallow the medicine directly dry, not only is it easy to choke and cough, but also damage the mucosa of the esophagus. It is better to choose warm or cool water, otherwise hot water will soften me and stick to the esophagus. My need for water is not limited to when taking medicine. Drinking 50-100 ml of water in advance will moisten your mouth so that I will not stick to your esophagus and swallow. After you put me in your mouth, please take it with 200 ml of water so that you will not find it difficult to swallow. Often people try to save time by taking the medicine half in bed. By doing so, I can easily be stuck to the esophagus, which not only cannot reach the gastrointestinal tract and make it difficult to work, but also can damage the mucous membrane and even cause inflammation and ulcers if irritated for a long time. It is advisable to stand or sit when taking medication to give me an unobstructed path. By the way, there are many people who like to jerk their heads when taking medicine, which is very dangerous. Because I am lighter, I tend to float on water, and jerking my head when taking medicine may cause choking and coughing, which can be dangerous. It is better to swallow me with your head down. Through this explanation, I believe you will be able to take medicine correctly in the future. I hope that when you are sick, I can take away the sickness and bring health in time.