Throat Lozenges
Throat lozenges are medicated tablets intended to be slowly dissolved in the mouth. They contain benzocaine, which is known to reduce pain in the throat. Aside from pain reduction, throat lozenges are also utilized to numb the throat before the extraction of tonsil stones.
There are three types of throat lozenges, weak topical anesthetics, lozenges with menthol, and unmedicated lozenges. Weak topical anesthetics are lozenges that cause the loss of sensation in the skin. In contrast, lozenges with menthol are known to have soothing effects on the throat, alleviating soreness. Unmedicated tablets provide temporary relief in the throat. In addition, these types of throat lozenges are proven to soothe the irritation of the tonsils, but the best type for tonsil stones is the weak topical anesthetics. Before extracting the stones, it is advised to numb the throat first.
Aside from benzocaine, throat lozenges contain ingredients that help relieve irritation and reduce swelling. Therefore, after the extraction of the tonsil stones, the effects of throat lozenges will still help alleviate the pain and discomfort brought by the stone extraction. Aside from that, throat lozenges have antibacterial properties, which help fight infections caused by viral or bacterial development.
