Overview Of Pharmaceutical Lozenges And Trouches
Lozenges are solid preparations that are intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth. They are flavored medicated dosage forms intended to be sucked and held in the mouth or pharynx. They contain one or more medications usually in a flavored, sweetened base. Lozenges are most often used for localized effects in the mouth. They can also be used for systemic effect if the drug is well absorbed through the buccal lining or is swallowed. Lozenges and Trouches Advantages Of Lozenges And Trouches 1. Being easy to administer to pediatric and geriatric patients. 2. Having formulas that are easy to change and can be patient specific 3. Keeping the drug in contact with the oral cavity for an extended period of time 4. Pleasant taste 5. It extends the time of drug in the oral cavity to elicit a specific effect 6. Easy to prepare, with minimum amount of equipment and time 7. Do not require water intake for administration 8. Technique is non invasive, as is the case with parenterals, h...
