Laxative capsule can be taken before or after meals, according to the patient’s own situation. Laxative capsule belongs to Chinese patent medicine, mainly composed of Senna, Angelica sinensis, Cistanche, has the effect of diarrhea, laxative, laxative, clinically can be used for the treatment of constipation, improve constipation. Taking Laxative Capsule before meal can make the drug quickly absorbed and exert the therapeutic effect faster, but it has certain irritation to the gastrointestinal tract; for patients with weak spleen and stomach functions, it is recommended to choose to take it after meal, which can reduce the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and glandular secretion. It should be noted that laxative capsules usually treat the symptoms but not the root cause of the problem, the adverse effects are still unclear, long-term use is easy to form drug resistance, so it is not recommended to take for a long time. To improve constipation, patients must maintain a healthy lifestyle, pay attention to dietary adjustments, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and drink more water to promote gastrointestinal motility.