How long should Biantong Tablets be taken for constipation to return to normal?

Constipation relief tablets usually help restore normal bowel movements after about one week of use.

Constipation relief tablets are a type of traditional Chinese medicine primarily used to moisten the intestines, relieve constipation, strengthen the spleen, and tonify the kidneys. Clinically, they are commonly used to alleviate primary constipation and constipation caused by perianal disorders, such as hard stools, difficulty in defecation, dizziness, vertigo, and soreness in the lower back and knees. Generally, under medical guidance, the laxative effect may be observed within 12 to 24 hours after taking the medication. After completing a full course of treatment—typically around one week—symptoms of constipation can be effectively relieved. Therefore, constipation usually resolves after taking constipation relief tablets for about one week.

During treatment with these tablets, it is also important to make appropriate lifestyle adjustments, such as maintaining a light diet and developing good bowel habits, which can further aid in relieving constipation.