The generic name of Fodavone is Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, and it is okay to take Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets before or after meals. Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets is a combination preparation, including hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan, which can be used for mild to moderate essential hypertension in which a single medication is not effective in controlling blood pressure. Whether you take valsartan hydrochlorothiazide tablets on an empty stomach or after a meal, there is no significant change in its blood concentration, so it is OK to take valsartan hydrochlorothiazide tablets before or after a meal. It should be noted that this drug is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to any of the components or sulfonamide derivatives in this product, during pregnancy or lactation, severe liver failure, severe renal failure, biliary cirrhosis, etc.; headache, dizziness and other adverse reactions may occur after taking the drug. Patients who need to use valsartan hydrochlorothiazide tablets for treatment are recommended to use the drug under the guidance of a doctor.