IOSR Journal of Pharmacy
e-ISSN: 2250-3013, p-ISSN: 2319-4219, www.
iosrphr.
org
Volume 2 Issue 6 ‖‖ Nov-Dec.
2012 ‖‖ PP.
05-11
5
A review on recent advances of enteric coating
Singh Deep Hussan*, Roychowdhury Santanu, Verma P.
, Bhandari V.
Sri Sai...
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IOSR Journal of Pharmacy
e-ISSN: 2250-3013, p-ISSN: 2319-4219, www.
iosrphr.
org
Volume 2 Issue 6 ‖‖ Nov-Dec.
2012 ‖‖ PP.
05-11
5
A review on recent advances of enteric coating
Singh Deep Hussan*, Roychowdhury Santanu, Verma P.
, Bhandari V.
Sri Sai College of Pharmacy, badhani, pathankot, India
Abstract––Enteric coated tablets are solid unit dosage forms which are designed to bypass the stomach and
release the drug in small intestine and are meant for oral administration.
The word “enteric” indicates small
intestine; therefore enteric coatings prevent release of medication before it reaches the small intestine.
Most
enteric coatings work by presenting a coated surface that is stable at the highly acidic pH found in the
stomach, but breaks down rapidly at a less acidic (relatively more basic) pH.
Materials used for enteric
coatings include CAP, CAT, PVAP and HPMCP, fatty acids, waxes, shellac, plastics and plant fibers.
The
present review describes enteric coating, their ideal pr
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