How to Administer Sublingual Medication
Wash your hands.. Put on clean, disposable gloves if administering medication to someone else.. Double-check that the medication is prescribed to be taken sublingually.
Steps
Wash your hands.
Wash your hands.
Put on clean, disposable gloves if administering medication to someone else.
Put on clean, disposable gloves if administering medication to someone else.
Double-check that the medication is prescribed to be taken sublingually.
Double-check that the medication is prescribed to be taken sublingually.
Double-check the frequency and dosage of medication prescribed.
Double-check the frequency and dosage of medication prescribed.
Cut the pill, if necessary.
Cut the pill, if necessary.
Sit upright.
Sit upright.
Do not eat or drink when administering medication.
Do not eat or drink when administering medication.
Do not smoke for at least an hour before you take sublingual medication.
Do not smoke for at least an hour before you take sublingual medication.
Be aware of the possible risks.
Be aware of the possible risks.
Place the medication under the tongue.
Place the medication under the tongue.
Hold the sublingual medication under the tongue for the prescribed length of tim
Hold the sublingual medication under the tongue for the prescribed length of time.
Do not swallow the medication.
Do not swallow the medication.
Wait before drinking or rinsing the mouth.
Wait before drinking or rinsing the mouth.
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