Enteric-coated tablets can be taken before or after meals. Enteric-coated tablets refer to a type of tablet that does not disintegrate in gastric fluids, but can disintegrate and be absorbed in intestinal fluids. Enteric-coated tablets are wrapped with a layer of enteric coating on the outside of the ordinary tablets, which theoretically does not disintegrate after entering the stomach, and then dissolves and absorbs when it reaches the intestinal tract, so it is possible to take them before and after meals, and generally does not affect the effect of the drug. Some enteric-coated tablets, such as aspirin enteric-coated tablets, taken before meals may cause damage to the gastric mucosa, destroying the integrity of the mucosal epithelial cells, breaking down the mucus layer, destroying the gastric mucosal barrier, causing gastrointestinal reactions, you can choose to take after meals. Taking enteric-coated tablets is usually swallowed whole without chewing, and it is recommended to use the medication under the guidance of a physician, and it is not recommended to take the medication on your own.