Throat lozenge

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A throat lozenge or cough drop is a small, medicated candy intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to lubricate and soothe irritated tissues of the throat (usually due to a sore throat), possibly from the common cold or influenza.

Many contain menthol, and some 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.

Popular brands include Fisherman's Friend, Halls, Ricola, Chloraseptic, Cepacol, Vicks, and Sucrets.

Some alcoholics use cough drops to mask the smell of alcohol.#redirect

Cough tablets have taken the name lozenge, based on their original shape.

Throat lozenge

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