Different Coatings

You will be aware that tablets can either be 'uncoated', 'sugar coated', 'film coated', 'enteric coated' or formulated to modify drug release. It is important to understand the reasons for the different tablet formulations before deciding whether it is safe or appropriate to recommending tablet crushing.

Each page explains the different concepts and the consequences of recommending that the formulation is crushed or placed in water to dissolve before swallowing.