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oral administration

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Also known as per os, oral, Administration, Oral

route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth and digestive tract

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Other names
By mouth, per os (PO)

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Encyclopedic overview

A health professional demonstrates how to offer oral medication, on a mannequin. Oral administration of a liquid

Oral administration is a route of administration whereby a substance is taken through the mouth, swallowed, and then processed via the digestive system. This is a common route of administration for many medications.

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