What type of preparation is intended for chewing?

Lozenges are designed specifically for chewing or dissolving in the mouth, offering a format that facilitates the release of active ingredients while salivating occurs during the chewing process. This delivery method allows for both localized effects in the oral cavity and potentially systemic absorption as the compounds dissolve and are swallowed.

In contrast, ointments are typically applied topically to the skin, tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts intended for oral consumption but not necessarily for chewing, and suppositories are formulated for insertion into the body, usually into the rectum or vagina, to dissolve and be absorbed. Thus, lozenges are uniquely suitable among these options for being chewed or dissolved in the mouth.