In addition to its fresh taste and aroma, it can produce cooling, soothing sensations, which is why it is an ingredient in a number of medicinal products, such
as throat lozenges.
Not exact matches
For patients with sore
throat, physicians should recommend analgesic therapy such
as aspirin, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and
throat lozenges, which can help reduce pain.
«Physicians should recommend analgesic therapy such
as aspirin, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and
throat lozenges, which can help reduce pain.»
Several studies are described below in which zinc is administered
as a
lozenge or zinc - containing syrup that temporarily «sticks» in the mouth and
throat.
Camphor and menthol may also antidote remedies, so you may need to consider switching toothpaste and mouthwash and avoiding
throat lozenges,
as well
as using caution with topical applications such
as Tiger Balm, vapor rub, or other preparations containing essential oils.
Although it probably comes
as no surprise that flavored cough syrups or
throat lozenges contain sugar, there are other medications that don't have a sweet taste yet contain cornstarch.
Mucilages in the form of
lozenges, capsules, tinctures or syrups are used
as a soothing agents (demulcent) are used to relieve irritated
throat or gut.