Demulcent lozenges

Sore tln-oat, swallowing problems. Demulcent lozenges containing surface anesthetics such as ethylamino-benzoate (benzocaine) or tetracaine (p. 208) may provide relief however,... 

When the cough arises above the larynx, s)mips and lozenges that glutinously and soothingly coat the pharynx (demulcents) may be used, e.g. simple linctus (mainly sugar-based syrup). Small children are prone to swallow lozenges and so a confection on a stick may be preferred. 

Glutinous sweets or lozenges (demulcents), incorporating a cough suppressant or not,as appropriate, are used. 

Sore throat treatments contain demulcents, antibacterials and local anaesthetics, and many products contain combinations of these. One sore throat lozenge contains flurbiprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug... 

The main disadvantage of most demulcent throat lozenges and pastilles is their high sugar content. 

Extensively used in vaginal jellies and creams, in emulsions (e.g., cod liver oil), low-calorie syrups and elixirs, and as binding agent or demulcent in tablets and lozenges. 

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