Tag: Lozenge

According to a 2020 survey, 22% of U.S. adults experienced a cough lasting at least several days within a four-week period [1.5.1]. When faced with this common ailment, many people wonder, 'What do you call a cough drop for effective relief?'

Globally, it's estimated that there are over 616 million cases of Strep A sore throat annually. When seeking relief, many wonder: **Is Strepsils a lozenge?** Yes, Strepsils is a brand of popular, over-the-counter medicated lozenges used to relieve discomfort from mouth and throat infections.

Approximately 10% of adults experience difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules, which necessitates alternative drug delivery systems. A troche is a small, medicated lozenge designed to dissolve gradually in the mouth, a unique form that allows medication to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the oral mucosa.