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What distinguishes an enteric-coated medication?

It is absorbed directly in the stomach.

It is resistant to stomach acid.

An enteric-coated medication is specifically designed to be resistant to stomach acid. This unique coating allows the medication to pass through the stomach intact and dissolve in the more alkaline environment of the small intestine. This characteristic is particularly important for medications that can be degraded by the acidic conditions in the stomach or that may cause irritation to the stomach lining.

In contrast, medications that are meant for injection will have a different formulation and delivery method, and therefore would not typically include an enteric coating. Additionally, enteric-coated medications do not require absorption in the stomach, as their design permits absorption to occur in the intestines. While some medications may need to be ingested with a full glass of water for efficacy or to aid in swallowing, this is not a defining feature of enteric-coated medications.

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It is meant for injection only.

It must be taken with a full glass of water.

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