Is Gou Deer Kidney Supplement Pill to be taken after meals?

Gou Deer Kidney Replenishing Pill belongs to the tonic Chinese patent medicines, it should be taken before meals on an empty stomach, which is conducive to the absorption of the drug. If there is a gastrointestinal reaction or the spleen and stomach function is weak patients, can be taken after meals, reduce the drug on the gastrointestinal stimulation.
The pill is composed of turtle shell glue, deer horn glue (fried), horny goat weed, ripened rhizome and so on. It is effective in tonifying the kidney and assisting yang, benefiting qi and blood, and strengthening muscles and bones. It is clinically used for symptoms such as body weakness caused by kidney yang deficiency, mental fatigue (lack of spirit), back and leg pain, dizziness, semen coldness, decreased libido, forgetfulness, insomnia and so on.
Adverse reactions and contraindications of Guolu Kidney Replenishing Pill are not clear at present. Caution should be taken when using, avoid indigestible food. Allergy to this product is prohibited, allergies with caution.
It is recommended to use under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner, individuals should not use blindly, so as not to cause adverse consequences.