Do not crush or mix enteric-coated tablets or capsules into food or liquid because they will destroy the enteric coating and cause the medication to be released into the stomach rather than the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
intestine
Never crush or mix enteric-coated tablets or capsules into food or liquid because they will destroy the enteric coating and cause the medication to be released into the stomach instead of the intestines.
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