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  • 5 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm trying to understand how to use Tufpro suspension. Is it meant to be swallowed like a regular medication, or is it supposed to be used just for rinsing the mouth and then spit out? I'm a bit confused about how to take it properly.

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Tufpro Suspension is typically an oral medication that is meant to be swallowed. It is not intended for gargling and spitting out.

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