MEDICATED LOZENGES: A REVIEW
Sohal Tania*, Mahajan Tejasavi, Suxam, Kumar Sunil, Prashar Sonica, Malpotra Sohit, Bhandari Neeraj
ABSTRACT
Lozenges, or troches, are experiencing a renewed popularity as a means of delivering many different drug products. Lozenges have various advantages and disadvantages. Different types of lozenges and their methods of preparation along with ingredients used in their preparation are discussed. The selection criteria for flavoring agents and preservatives are mentioned, packing, quality control tests, storage, dispensing of lozenges have been reviewed in this. Examples of different lozenge formulations and different marketed products can be known from this review. Lozenges have bright future as a novel
method of delivering drugs for local action and systemic effect. The acceptance for lozenges as a dosage form is high by adults and also more by children.
Keywords: Lozenges, troches.
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