What are the advantages of sublingual (under the tongue) delivery?
a. The Lipigesic™ M, Lipigesic™ PM and Lipigesic™ H are non-prescription, liquid medications that are formulated for absorption under-the tongue. This type of delivery is known as “sublingual.” Unlike the majority of pills and medications absorbed through the stomach, PuraMed products are placed and absorbed directly under the tongue. Advantages of the sublingual dispensing of drugs and medications include faster acting absorption for quick relief, improved efficacy, less stomach upset, and fewer side effects. The use of sublingual delivery provides fast relief for whatever ailment or condition is being treated. b. The second advantage of sublingual absorption is that dosing the drug under your tongue bypasses the “first pass effect”. The “first pass effect” refers to the neutralizing effect the stomach and liver have on medicines that are dosed orally. Larger doses of drugs are required for orally ingested pills and liquids because the stomach and liver will breakdown a significant pe
