Some tablets are enteric coated to:
A) Delay disintegration until the tablets are through the alkaline environment of the stomach
B) Make the tablets easier to swallow
C) Avoid the release of the medication in the stomach, which could be irritating
D) Accomplish all of the above

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Enteric coating is used to prevent the release of medication in the stomach, which could be irritating, and instead allow it to dissolve in the intestine.

Some Tablets Are Enteric Coated To