Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Buccal Administration

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.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Administration, Buccal
  • Buccal Drug Administration
  • Drug Administration, Buccal
  • Administration, Buccal Drug
  • Administrations, Buccal
  • Administrations, Buccal Drug
  • Buccal Administrations
  • Buccal Drug Administrations
  • Drug Administrations, Buccal

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM

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History Note

88

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Previous Indexing

  • Administration, Oral (1971-1987)
  • Administration, Topical (1975-1987)
  • Cheek (1966-1987)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.319w.267w.100w.028w
  2. E02w.319w.267w.120w.040w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Buccal Administration. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000278. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000278
  2. Buccal Administration. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buccal_administration
  3. Buccal Administration. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16963239