To ensure the effectiveness of certain medications, they are often coated with enteric-coated films. These protect the active ingredient from the aggressive environment of the stomach and thus enable targeted release in the intestine. This optimizes the absorption of the active ingredient and reduces undesirable side effects. In addition, some active ingredients can cause irritation of the gastric mucosa and therefore require enteric protection to avoid irritation.
Enteric film coatings for solid oral dosage forms make this possible. They form a barrier that prevents stomach acid from dissolving or breaking down all types of medication after oral administration.
