What area do buccal tablets primarily dissolve in for absorption?

Buccal tablets are specifically designed to dissolve in the space between the cheek and gum. This area provides a unique method for medication absorption directly into the bloodstream. When placed in this location, the buccal tablet can dissolve slowly, allowing the active ingredients to be absorbed through the mucous membrane, bypassing the digestive system and avoiding first-pass metabolism by the liver. This route of administration is beneficial for medications that need to act quickly or require a non-invasive method of delivery.

The other locations mentioned do not align with how buccal tablets are intended to work. For example, under the tongue refers to sublingual tablets, which dissolve in a different area for similar absorption benefits but are not the same as buccal tablets. The stomach and throat are not sites where buccal tablets would be effective, as absorption in those areas is not designed to occur for this type of medication.