Lozenges - Soothe Sore Throats and Relieve Coughs

Lozenges are solid medicated dosage forms intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to soothe sore throats and sometimes relieve cough. They often contain ingredients like menthol, eucalyptus, or honey.

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What does lozenge mean?

LOZENGE definition: 1. a shape with four sides and two opposite angles of more than 90 degrees and two of less than…. Learn more.

What are the different types of lozenges?

Squares, lozenges and triangles are the usual motives, arranged in panels of varying length and separated by vertical lines. Although zinc acetate lozenges appear to be able to shorten the duration of colds, some zinc lozenges may be more effective than others. The arches are decorated with a band containing diamond-shaped lozenges.

What is a throat lozenge?

Cough tablets have taken the name lozenge, based on their original shape, a diamond. Lozenges may contain benzocaine, an anaesthetic, 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 .

What is a lozenge & how does it work?

Lozenges are solid dosage forms that are intended to be dissolved or disintegrated slowly in the mouth. They contain one or more active ingredients and are flavored and sweetened so as to be pleasant tasting. It is generally used for their topical effect, but may also have ingredients that produce a systemic effect.

What is a nicotine lozenge?

The nicotine lozenge is a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product that is designed to help you quit smoking. Nicotine lozenges are available at a reduced price through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Read about how to use nicotine lozenges, their effectiveness and where to buy them.

How should a lozenge be placed in your mouth?

One Lozenge should be placed in the mouth and be allowed to dissolve to be effective. From time to time the lozenge should be moved from one side of the mouth to the other. The lozenge should not be chewed, sucked or swallowed whole. You should not eat or drink while a lozenge is in your mouth.

What are the ingredients in a lozenge?

Each lozenge contains: Active ingredients: Amphotericin B (amphotericin) Other ingredients: mannitol, acacia, stearic acid, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, polyvinyl alcohol, talc purified, blood orange flavour 51226 T (PI 272), curacao 50397 AP0500 (PI 1834), and orange flavour 1AA01144.

Can a lozenge be swallowed?

The lozenge should not be chewed, sucked or swallowed whole. You should not eat or drink while a lozenge is in your mouth. Coffee, juices and fizzy drinks may reduce the absorption of nicotine and should not be taken while you are using a lozenge.

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