what are lozenges
A small, discoid or rhombic body composed of solidifying paste containing an astringent, antiseptic, or demulcent drug, used for local treatment of mouth or throat. Troches are meant to dissolve in the mouth and are also called lozenges and pastilles. Synonym(s): lozenge, morsulus. [L. trochiscus fr. G. trochiskos, a little wheel, fr. trochos, a wheel] n a medicated, disk-shaped tablet designed to dissolve slowly in the oral cavity. 1. a medicated tablet or disk; a troche.