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6876 - 08 Apr 2005 13:58 GMT

Why are some tablets enteric coated?
Is enteric coated the same as slow release

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getsumonya - 08 Apr 2005 16:02 GMT

> Why are some tablets enteric coated?
> Is enteric coated the same as slow release

The enteric coating is supposed to make the tablet easier on the stomach.
It may delay the dissolution of the tablet somewhat but is not generally
considered as a "slow release"

Brad

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Bob G. - 09 Apr 2005 02:20 GMT

>Why are some tablets enteric coated?
>Is enteric coated the same as slow release

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Primary reason is to allow the tablet to exit the stomach BEFORE it
dissolves...thus not upsetting the stomach... Of course it does
dissolve in the intestines..but that is another matter ..

IT is not a sustained release nor is it a slow release... dosage form.

Bob Griffiths

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P T - 09 Apr 2005 16:42 GMT

<am495 wrote:

>>...Is enteric coated the same as
>>slow release

then BobG remarked:

>...It is not a sustained release nor
>is it a slow release dosage form.

Except for drugs like like Depakote, which is marketed in confusing
"delayed release" AND "extended release" forms, one of which is actually
an enteric coated, unless I'm wrong. Still, the pink ones smell nice.

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