2)Protection from gastric acid after oral administration(enteric- coated tablets) 3)To conceal the bitter salty, or offensive taste or odor of a arug substance(capsules? coated tablets, flavored syrups)2) Protection from gastric acid after oral administration (enteric￾coated tablets) 3) To conceal the bitter, salty, or offensive taste or odor of a drug substance (capsules, coated tablets, flavored syrups)