A sublingual medication is to be administered under the tongue where it will be absorbed systemically into the bloodstream through the mucous membrane.
Compounded Sublingual Medications
Sublingual medications are available in three delivery systems:
- Sublingual drops
- Troches (Dissolvable)
- Solutions
The advantages of sublingual medications include:
- The on-set of action will be faster due to direct administration
- To bypass liver metabolism (first-pass metabolism)
- To ease delivery for those who have trouble swallowing pills
- To bypass gastrointestinal degradation from stomach acid
The team at Myerlee Pharmacy offer great support and advice for your prescription needs in your treatment of weight loss. You can reach us by phone at 239-482-3022 or contact us with your weight loss questions.
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