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Old Thu, Sep-25-08, 08:23
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Originally Posted by wbethin
sublingually means under the tounge, might not do so well between the cheek and gums.

It all leads to the same thing. No one would know what I was talking about if I said take it buccally (including myself, until just a few moments ago).
http://www.enotes.com/nursing-encyc...-administration
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Definition
Sublingual and buccal medications are administered by placing them in the mouth, either under the tongue (sublingual) or between the gum and the cheek (buccal). The medications dissolve rapidly and are absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth, where they enter into the bloodstream. The medications are compounded in the form of small, quick-dissolving tablets, sprays, lozenges, or liquid suspensions.

I would even give something that doesn't dissolve easily a careful crunch or two and then tuck it into my cheek with my tongue. It helps break down faster when it is in smaller pieces. And you can talk and carry on normally with it in your cheek, not so easy when you're trying to hold it under your tongue.
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