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Q: Why metronidazole is enteric coated?
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Is Tylenol enteric coated?

no


Are all Erythromycin tablets enteric coated?

The brand name Flagyl, which is non-generic Metronidazole, does offer an enteric coated option. Since I have used this medication more than on one occasion to treat giardiasis, I understand the severity of nausea that normally accompanies it's use as a side effect. While not entirely mitigating these symptoms, the enteric version does reduce them to a more tolerable level and make it more likely that patients will take their medication on time and to completion. For giardiasis, the enteric version of Flagyl should be the default prescription.


What does EC stand for in pharmacology abbreviations?

enteric coated


Where to buy enteric coated turmeric capsules?

Go to Physician Naturals. They offer enteric coated Curcumin, along with Bioperine (black pepper) and Bromelain to help absorption. Seems to be the gold standard.


In aspirin EC what does the abbreviation EC stand for?

Aspirin Enteric Coated


What is the difference between a chewable and an enteric coated tablet?

An enteric coated tablet has a shell that prevents it from dissolving in the stomach. If chewed the shell will be broken and the medicine will encounter the stomach wall. Enteric coatings seek to prevent this because some medicines are harmful to the stomach but not to the small intestine where they are digested.


Is enteric coated aspirin good for patient with ulcer?

Medicines with an enteric coating are safe for sensitive stomachs because the coating prevents heartburn or stomach ache. For a patient with an ulcer, coated aspirin would be the safest kind to take.


What are the unsuitable drugs in stoma patients?

enteric coated and modified release products are unsuitable.


Is pantoprazole domperidone is enteric coated tablet?

My doc gave me those tablets when i had a stomach upset.


Can a enteric coated aspirin be crushed?

While an enteric aspirin can be crushed it is not recommended. Enteric coated aspirin is usually time release. Crushing time release aspirin can cause one to overdose as the aspirin is released into the system all at once.


Why are enteric coated tablets not crushed?

Because this would make the enteric coating coating useless and may upset the users stomach. An enteric coated tablet has a material that allows the tablet to pass through the stomach to the small intestine before the medication is released reducing the chance of stomach problems. Hope this helps. ~J


How is 5-HTP taken?

It is available as an enteric coated tablet, which does not break down until it reaches the intestine.