Can Enteric Coated Tablets Crush

Crushing enteric coated tablets may result in the drug being released too early, destroyed by stomach acid, or irritating the stomach lining. In general, manipulation of enteric coated and extended-release formulations is not, therefore, recommended.

Which tablets Cannot be crushed?

• Diclofenac e/c.
• Naproxen e/c.
• Sulfasalazine e/c.

Can enteric-coated tablets be dissolved?

Enteric coated tablets have a coating that is designed not to dissolve in the acidic environment of the stomach but to pass through the stomach into the small intestine prior to the beginning of dissolution.