Read the directions carefully. Don't take 4 at one time or you'll be sorry. It is an herbal laxative, try two at first. It's better to eat figs or prunes before bedtime. Much easier on the stomach.Here's a better way than laxatives. Add a tablespoon of Natural Toasted Oat Bran to your cereal every day. Oat bran is cheap. You won't need laxatives.