A chemist wishes to increase the rate of gut dissolution of a new tablet formulation. Which of the following would be the most useful option to consider for most medications?

A. Increasing the surface area of the tablet.
B. Decreasing the surface area of the tablet.
C. Instructing the patient to take thirty minutes after the morning dose of an antacid.
D. Instructing the patient to take thirty minutes after the morning dose of a proton pump inhibitor.