Mesh term Administration, Topical
Browse to parent terms:Drug Administration Routes
Description
The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.Browse to child terms:
Administration, Buccal
Administration, Cutaneous
Administration, Intravaginal
Administration, Intravesical
Administration, Mucosal
Administration, Ophthalmic
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