throat lozenge
Medicated soothing candy
A throat lozenge is a small medicated tablet meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth, soothing sore throats or suppressing coughs.
The lozenge shape—a flattened diamond or oval—allows it to rest comfortably on the tongue: She popped a throat lozenge before the presentation.
Drug reducing throat spasms
- antitussiveMedication reducing cough reflex
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
benzocaine · dextromethorphan · phenol · lidocaine · antiseptic · antibacterial · numbing · anesthetic
Small flavored tablet
- dropFall or release
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- dissolvableCapable of being liquefied
- hard candySolid sugar confection
wrapped · blister pack · tin · sugar-free · medicated · herbal · vitamin C · zinc
Cooling agent from plants
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- cherryRed stone fruit
wintergreen · herbal · licorice · ginger · elderberry · echinacea · blackcurrant · citrus
Easing of distress
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- calmingInducing a settled state
- lubricatingApplying friction-reducing substance
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
demulcent · emollient · coating · slippery elm · honey · glycerin · pectin · alleviate
Explosive airway clearing
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- scratchinessRough, irritating texture quality
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
laryngitis · tickle · dryness · rawness · inflammation · voice loss · postnasal drip · flu symptoms
cough suppressant
Drug reducing throat spasms
- antitussiveMedication reducing cough reflex
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
decongestant · benzocaine · dextromethorphan · phenol · lidocaine · antiseptic · antibacterial · numbing · anesthetic · pharmacological
pastille
Small flavored tablet
- dropFall or release
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- dissolvableCapable of being liquefied
hard candy · wrapped · blister pack · tin · sugar-free · medicated · herbal · vitamin C · zinc · immune support
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
cherry · wintergreen · herbal · licorice · ginger · elderberry · echinacea · blackcurrant · citrus · berry
relief
Easing of distress
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- calmingInducing a settled state
- lubricatingApplying friction-reducing substance
moisturizing · demulcent · emollient · coating · slippery elm · honey · glycerin · pectin · alleviate · palliative
cough
Explosive airway clearing
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- scratchinessRough, irritating texture quality
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
pharyngitis · laryngitis · tickle · dryness · rawness · inflammation · voice loss · postnasal drip · flu symptoms · congestion
- Cough DropsRicola, Vicks, Chloraseptic, menthol, medicated
- throat lozengescough drop, Ricola
- herbal remediesechinacea, chamomile, valerian, ginseng, ginkgo biloba
- throat ailmentspharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, strep, swollen tonsils
- home remedieshoney, lemon, ginger, garlic, turmeric
- Relieverspainkiller, analgesic, aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol
throat lozengeinjection
Syringe-delivered dose
suppository · IV drip · capsule · topical cream · transdermal patch