troche
/trouʃ/
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Definition
Noun: A small, round, flat, medicated tablet or lozenge designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, typically used to soothe a sore throat, relieve cough, or deliver medication locally or systemically.
Usage
A troche is a solid dosage form of medicine. It is placed in the mouth (usually under the tongue or between the cheek and gum) and allowed to dissolve, releasing its active ingredients. This method is common for throat lozenges, antifungal medications, and some hormone therapies.
Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor recommended a menthol troche to ease her persistent cough.
- For the oral yeast infection, the patient was prescribed a nystatin troche to be used four times a day.
- He sucked on a soothing troche during the long flight to relieve his dry throat.
Advanced Usage
- "Sublingual troche": A troche designed to be placed under the tongue for rapid absorption of medication into the bloodstream.
- The testosterone is administered via a sublingual troche.
Variants and Related Words
- Lozenge (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "troche," especially for cough and throat remedies. A lozenge may sometimes be harder or have a different shape.
- She bought a pack of cough lozenges from the pharmacy.
- Pastille (n): A small, soft, medicated or flavored tablet; similar to a troche.
- Tablet (n): A broader term for a solid dose of medication, typically meant to be swallowed whole, not dissolved in the mouth like a troche.
Synonyms
- Lozenge
- Pastille
- Medicated tablet
- Cough drop (specifically for throat relief)
Notes on Meaning
While "troche" is a specific pharmaceutical term, in common usage, it is often synonymous with "lozenge," particularly for throat-soothing products. The key distinction from a standard swallowed tablet is its intended method of dissolution in the oral cavity.
Noun
- a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat