Throat lozenge

Throat lozenge
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A throat lozenge, cough drop, troche, or cough sweet is a small, medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs and lubricate and soothe irritated tissues of the throat (usually due to a sore throat), possibly from the common cold or influenza. Cough tablets have taken the name lozenge, based on their original shape.

Lozenges may contain benzocaine, an anesthetic, or eucalyptus oil. Non-menthol throat lozenges generally use either zinc gluconate glycine or pectin as an oral demulcent. Several brands of throat lozenges contain dextromethorphan.

Still other varieties, such as Halls, contain menthol, peppermint oil and/or spearmint as their active ingredient(s). Honey lozenges are also available.

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v · d · eRoutes of administration / Dosage forms
Oral
Buccal / Sublabial / Sublingual
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Ocular / Otologic / Nasal
Urogenital
Rectal (enteral)
Dermal
Injection / Infusion
(into tissue/blood)
  • Intracavernous
  • Intravitreal
  • Intra-articular or intrasynovial injection
  • Transscleral
Additional explanation:
Mucous membranes are used by the human body to absorb the dosage for all routes of administration, except for "Dermal" and "Injection/Infusion".
Administration routes can also be grouped as Topical (local effect) or Systemic (defined as Enteral = Digestive tract/Rectal, or Parenteral = All other routes).
v · d · eRoutes of administration by organ system
Gastrointestinal
Oral • Buccal • Sublabial • Sublingual • Rectal
Respiratory system
Pulmonary • Nasal
Visual system / Auditory system
Ocular (Ocular-topical / Intravitreal / Transscleral) • Otologic (Oto-topical)
Reproductive system
Intracavernous • Intravaginal • Intrauterine (Extra-amniotic)
Urinary system
Intravesical
Peritoneum
Central nervous system
Intracerebral • Intrathecal • Epidural
Circulatory system
Musculoskeletal system
Skin
Epicutaneous • Intradermal • Subcutaneous

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