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Is Swallowing A Whole Tablet Buccal Instead Of Dissolving Under My Tongue Still Okay?
Question: I swollow a whole tablet of 3 mg oh bucccal instead of dissolving it under the tongue ! Is this ok ?
Brief Answer:
It is not going to be much effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I just wanted to know what medication contained the buccal tablet.
If you swallow a tablet that must be taken by buccal most probably it is not going to be much effective.
The tablet is absorbed quickly if taken under tongue than swallowing.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
It is not going to be much effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I just wanted to know what medication contained the buccal tablet.
If you swallow a tablet that must be taken by buccal most probably it is not going to be much effective.
The tablet is absorbed quickly if taken under tongue than swallowing.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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