What Chinese medicines can the elderly take for constipation

There are many proprietary Chinese medicines that can be used to treat constipation in the elderly, such as Hemp Yan Lun Bowel Pill, Laxative Capsule, Cistanche Laxative Oral Liquid and so on. 1. Ma Ren Lun Bowel Pill: contains flaxseed, bitter almond, rhubarb and other ingredients, with the effect of laxative and laxative, can be used for the treatment of intestinal and gastrointestinal heat caused by chest and abdominal distension, constipation, but pregnant women should be avoided, taking this product during the diet should be light, avoiding alcohol and spicy food. It is not advisable to take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time. People with serious chest and abdominal distension should go to the hospital. 2. Laxative Capsule: Containing Senna, Angelica sinensis, Cistanches composition, with diarrhea heat, laxative, laxative effect, can be used for heat constipation, long-term bed-ridden constipation and habitual constipation in the elderly, but pregnant women should be avoided. Avoid eating cold, spicy and greasy food during the period of taking the medicine. If there is no improvement in the symptoms after taking the medicine, or if the symptoms worsen, or if new symptoms appear, the medicine should be stopped immediately and the patient should go to the hospital for consultation. 3. Cistanchiakia Laxative Oral Liquid: Containing ingredients such as Cistanchiakia, Polygonum multiflorum, Citrus aurantium dulcis, honey, etc., it has the effect of moistening the intestines and relaxing the bowels and can be used for constipation of the elderly and post-partum constipation, whereas it is not recommended to use it for constipation of young and strong people. Stop taking this medicine immediately when loose stools occur. It is contraindicated in patients with hepatic insufficiency and pregnant women. It is contraindicated in patients with a known personal history of hepatic injury from this product or the group of drugs. Adverse reactions to this product include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, rash, itching and other manifestations. Elderly constipation medication should be under the guidance of a physician, not blindly self-medication for the elderly, in order to avoid improper use of medication, causing adverse effects on the body.