Troches are medicated lozenges that can be compounded with different medications to dissolve in the mouth. They can be made into hard lozenges that are designed to be held in the mouth and allowed to melt slowly, or soft lozenges that can be chewed and swallowed.
What is the benefit of using troches?
Troches are an effective alternative to a variety of medication forms. Patients that require rapid symptomatic relief can use troches due to the fast-acting absorption and onset of effects. Consuming troches avoids medication that goes through the stomach and liver for digestion.
Can you just swallow a troche?
Do not swallow or chew the troche before it dissolves and it is important not to eat, drink, or go to sleep with a troche in your mouth as it may not have enough time to get absorbed and work properly. Keep troches in a cool, dry place.
How is a troche taken?
The usual dose is ½ or ¼ of a troche once or twice daily. Troches may take about 15-30 minutes to dissolve but can be sped up by having a hot drink prior to placing in the mouth. At least 4-5 different sites in the mouth can be used – either cheek or under each side of the tongue.
What is the meaning of troches?
noun Pharmacology. a small tablet or lozenge, usually a circular one, made of medicinal substance worked into a paste with sugar and mucilage or the like, and dried.
What is the difference between troche and lozenge?
A troche (pronounced trOh-key) is a small medicated lozenge designed to dissolve. It can be a hard lozenge (i.e. cough drop) or a soft gelatin (i.e. a gummy) meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth. Troches have unlimited uses in individuals who have difficulty swallowing.
Do troches need to be refrigerated?
They must be stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature, not in a refrigerator. The troches may also be prescribed in a capsule or suppository form per Dr. Eckert’s recommendation. They come in many different flavors, unflavored, sweetened or unsweetened.
When is the best time to take troche?
Placing the troche in the mouth in the morning when the patient is distracted by being busy, or snaking. If the troche does not have a good amount of time to dissolve, the patient will unconsciously swallow the saliva before it has had a chance to fully absorb into the membranes of the mouth.
Can you put troche under tongue?
Troches/Lozenges: Place the troche/lozenge in your cheek or under your tongue, and allow it to dissolve slowly (usually 10-15 minutes). Do not swallow or chew. Sublingual Suspensions: Place the prescribed amount of sublingual suspension under your tongue and hold it there for 3-4 minutes; then swallow.
Can you brush your teeth after troche?
Troches should be placed between the cheek and gum to allow absorption. Do not drink, eat or brush for 30 min after. Do not brush teeth or use mouth wash for 45 min after.
What time of day should I take my hormones?
Adults—One capsule once a day, in the evening. Each capsule contains 1 milligram (mg) estradiol and 100 mg progesterone. Children—Use is not recommended.
How do you say troche?
I recently heard a nurse use the word troche, which was unfamiliar to me; Merriam-Webster defines it as “a small usually sweetened and flavored medicated material that is designed to be held in the mouth for slow dissolution” and gives the pronunciations “ˈtrō-kē, British usually ˈtrōsh.” AHD — which has a fuller
Where does the word troche come from?
A small, circular medicinal lozenge; a pastille. [Back-formation from Middle English trocis, troches (taken as pl.), from Old French trocisse, from Late Latin trochiscus, from Greek trokhiskos, diminutive of trokhos, wheel, from trekhein, to run.]
How do you say the word troche?
Pronunciation
(General American) IPA: /ˈtɹoʊ.ki/ Homophone: trochee.(Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈtɹəʊʃ/
