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Why should enteric coated tablet not be broken

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Answer:

Enteric coating is meant to protect the medicine from gastric environment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Enteric coating is done to prevent the medicine from degradation by acid and increase its bioavailability.

If tablet is broken, it is exposed to the harsh gastric environment.

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