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Enteric-coated tablets are coated with a polymer coating, often a derivative of cellulose or acrylic acid. The specific coating is chosen based on how and if it breaks down in different pH environments.1

Your stomach is very acidic, with a pH of between 1.5 and 2.0.2 The first part of your small intestine has a pH of around 6, which is much less acidic than your stomach.3

Some medications won't work if they break down in an acidic environment. The purpose of the enteric coating is to protect the medication until it moves into your small intestine. This helps maximize its absorption and increase its effectiveness.

For some medications, the enteric coating also helps protect your stomach from becoming irritated and damaged by the medication itself.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-enteric-coated-medication-296764#:~:text=Enteric%2Dcoated%20tablets%20are%20coated,damaged%20by%20the%20medication%20itself.

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