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Administration, Oral

Medical Definition:	The giving of drugs, chemicals, or other substances by mouth.
Guide Notes:	NIM but only if discussed: do not index here routinely for every orally administered drug; no qualif
Previously Indexed:	specific drug/administration & dosage (1966-1969)

Administration, Oral Categories.

	Administration, Buccal - Administration of a soluble dosage form between the cheek and gingiva. It may involve direct application of a drug onto the buccal mucosa, as by painting or spraying.
	Administration, Sublingual - Administration of a soluble dosage form by placement under the tongue.

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