lozenge

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena pastilha, frequentemente de forma losangular, medicinal ou aromatizada, usada para aliviar a garganta ou administrar uma dose de remédio; também pode se referir a uma figura geométrica em forma de losango.

A noun referring to a small, often diamond-shaped, medicated or flavored tablet, typically used to soothe the throat or deliver a dose of medicine.

1. Medicated candyB1formalmedical

   A small, flavored, often medicated tablet that is dissolved in the mouth to soothe a sore throat or cough.

   Pastilha medicinal

   • She sucked on a menthol lozenge to ease her cough.
   • The pharmacist recommended a zinc lozenge for the cold.
   • He always carries a pack of throat lozenges during flu season.

   Sinônimoscough droppastilletroche

2. Dose formB2formalmedical

   A small, solid dose of medicine, typically in a pellet or tablet form, intended to be dissolved in the mouth.

   Forma farmacêutica

   • The doctor prescribed a lozenge for the infection.
   • Each lozenge contains 5mg of the active ingredient.
   • The medication is available as a lozenge for easier administration.

   Sinônimospastilletroche