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Enteric coat |
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Enteric coat A coating put on some tablets or capsules to prevent their disintegration in the stomach. The contents of coated tablets or capsules will be released only when the dose reaches the intestine. This may be done to protect the drug from stomach acid, to protect the stomach from drug irritation, or to delay the onset of action of the drug. Mentioned in: Proton Pump Inhibitors How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An enteric coat allows the capsule to pass through the stomach and open in the small intestine where it can have a stronger effect. |
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