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Which option describes the function of the enteric coated drug?(a) Tough dissolves slowly(b) Thin dissolves completely(c) Dissolves only in alkaline pH of the intestine(d) Shellac coatingI got this question in an online quiz.My doubt is from Drugs Absorption in division Absorption of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

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The CORRECT option is (C) Dissolves only in alkaline pH of the intestine

Easy explanation: The enteric COATED TABLET only dissolves in the alkaline environment of the intestine. It may take 2-4hrs for the enteric coated tablet to empty form the stomach to the intestine.



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