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Q: Why when gastric pills are added to hydrochloric acid the pills dissolve?
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What is the chemical that makes pills dissolve in your stomach?

The stomach produces hydrochloric acid. That and the enzymes present and water will, in some combination, dissolve a pill.


Can you test pills in vinegar to see if they dissolve?

I thought that you could test pills in vinegar to see if they dissolve. That would tell you if they dissolve in your body.


Is it true that if a hard pill does not dissolve in a glass of water within 30 minutes that most likely the body will not absorb it?

Not at all. Pills are meant to be dissolved in the stomach which contains hydrochloric acid, one of the strongest acids that exists. Although some pills have a sugar coating which dissolves easily in water, other coatings may not dissolve as easily.


Can you dissolve augmentin pills will water for a cat?

Yes, Augmentin pills can be dissolved in water in order to give to a cat. The pills expand at first, but then begin to dissolve into the water.


Can you take diet pills after a gastric bypass?

As far as I know, you don't need diet pills after gastric bypass procedure since your new and smaller stomach size will be enough to generate faster weight loss.


How old do you have to be to buy gastric band pills?

Gastric banding is a surgical procedure. You normally need to be 18 to consent for it yourself. However, in some situations your parents may be able to give permission for the surgery or diet pills.


Can You dissolve prescription pills before taking?

it depends on which pill most pill yes you can


Is it possible to take pills with cool water?

Yes. Pills even dissolve with or without water by your secretions in your GI tract. It is always preferable to take with water or liquid to dissolve pill more rapidly so that medication can work faster.


Is dissolving pills with water a good science project?

I think it is a good idea dissolve pills with water.Anyways that's also my science project.YAY, GIVE ME FIVE!


Do pills dissolve faster in sugar water or in salt water?

both conditions lower solubility


Why does medication in intravenous act faster than pills?

Because medication enters directly into the bloodstream through an IV but pills must dissolve before they can enter the bloodstream


How long does it take for a tablet to dissolve?

It doesn't. The amount of time it takes for a tablet to dissolves depends on the tablet brand. Some brand names dissolve faster but some other tablets can dissolve faster.