Posted by Cecilia on September 1, 2004, at 1:00:25
In reply to Re: Splitting capsules-more questions, posted by sdjeff on August 31, 2004, at 22:06:51
Enteric coating means the capsule is coated with something to prevent it from being dissolved until it reaches the intestines (to prevent stomach irritation). Most capsules are not enteric coated, but those that are, like duloxetine, should not be split. Cecilia
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