This topic is about the challenges and considerations for people with an ostomy when taking enteric-coated supplements. These supplements are designed to release their contents slowly, but for ostomates, this can lead to issues with absorption or even the risk of obstruction. Here are some insights and advice shared by others:

1. Many people have found that enteric-coated or slow-release tablets can pass through the digestive system unchanged. To improve absorption, some have tried crushing or grinding the tablets and mixing them with water, although this can make them taste unpleasant.

2. Some individuals have no problems with coated tablets but cannot tolerate capsules.

3. One person shared that their essential time-release medication was not being absorbed properly and was found intact in their pouch. Their doctor recommended stopping the medication because it was too strong to be crushed. Instead, they switched to taking multiple doses throughout the day, which helped avoid both absorption issues and the risk of obstruction.