Capsule drugs are often taken when they are sick, but many people do not take capsules correctly.

According to Wei Yuanyuan, pharmacist of the Department of Pharmacy at Beijing Shijitan Hospital, the correct way of serving is to take a cup of water at a moderate temperature of about 100 to 200 milliliters. The patient takes a stance or chest posture, takes a drink of water first, moisturizes the throat and esophagus, Then, put the capsule in the mouth, drink another sip of water, and swallow the capsule together with the water. Don't excessively bow or raise your head, and then drink the remaining water to ensure that the capsule is flushed into the stomach.

Many people take medication incorrectly? Taking capsule medicine 4 Attention Wei Yuanyuan also reminded that there are 4 precautions to take capsule medicine correctly.

1. Get drugs from regular sources.

Can greatly reduce the "toxic capsule" incident.

2. It is not appropriate to take the capsule apart.

The capsule preparation has the characteristics of improving the stability of the drug, protecting the digestive tract and the respiratory tract from direct stimulation and slow release of the drug and the like. Once the capsule shell is removed it may result in reduced efficacy and increased toxic side effects.

3. Should not use hot water to send capsules.

The most commonly used ingredient in capsule shells is gelatin, which slowly absorbs water and softens in cold water and quickly melts and dissolves in hot water. If hot water is used to deliver the medicine, the shell of the capsule is easily damaged and the medicine inside is released earlier, which affects the effectiveness and safety. Therefore, it is more appropriate for capsule drugs to be delivered with cold water (but not too cold) or warm water.

4. It should not be swallowed directly. Dry swallow capsules can cause capsules not to enter the stomach quickly, and may adhere to the esophagus. Local drug release may damage the esophagus and cause mucosal damage and even ulcers.