Enteric Coating

What is Enteric Coating?

An nteric coating is a barrier applied to oral medication that controls the location in the digestive system where it is absorbed. [1]

Sub Ingredients

Materials used for enteric coatings include fatty acids, waxes, shellac, plastics, and plant fibers. [1]

History

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Source(s) Derived From	Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
References	Enteric coating - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Enteric Coated Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	September 11, 2012 @ 1:16 AM