An enteric coating, also known as a gastro-resistant coating, is a barrier applied to an oral medication that controls the location in the digestive tract where it is absorbed. The term “enteric” refers to the small intestine; Therefore, the intestinal coating prevents the drug from breaking ...
An enteric coating is a polymer barrier applied to an oral drug that prevents its dissolution or disintegration in the gastric environment. It either protects the drug from stomach acidity, protects the stomach from the harmful effects of the drug, or helps release the drug after the stomach (usually ...