Vaginal Route of Administration

Definition 1

Administration of a drug into the vagina. The medication usually has the form of a solution, tablet, cream, gel, or suppository. The drug is slowly absorbed through the vaginal wall with predominantly local, but some systemic effects. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

Administration into the vagina. (Food and Drug Administration/CDISC)

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