Definitions
- Referring to a small, flavored tablet that dissolves slowly in the mouth. - Describing a medication that is taken orally and dissolved in the mouth. - Talking about a lozenge used to soothe a sore throat or cough.
- Referring to a small, round or oval-shaped tablet that is swallowed whole. - Describing a medication that is taken orally and swallowed whole. - Talking about a candy or confectionery that is shaped like a small tablet.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are forms of medication.
- 2Both come in tablet form.
- 3Both can be used to treat sore throats or coughs.
- 4Both can be flavored or sweetened.
- 5Both can be used to deliver medication to the body.
What is the difference?
- 1Method of administration: Troches are dissolved in the mouth, while pastilles are swallowed whole.
- 2Size and shape: Troches are typically smaller and flatter than pastilles, which are round or oval-shaped.
- 3Purpose: Troches are often used to treat sore throats or coughs, while pastilles can be used for a wider range of medications.
- 4Ingredients: Troches may contain active ingredients that are absorbed through the mouth, while pastilles rely on the digestive system to absorb the medication.
- 5Connotation: Troches are associated with medicinal use, while pastilles can also refer to candy or confectionery.
Remember this!
Troche and pastille are both forms of medication that come in tablet form. However, the difference between troche and pastille is their method of administration, size and shape, purpose, ingredients, and connotation. Troches are dissolved in the mouth and used to treat sore throats or coughs, while pastilles are swallowed whole and can be used for a wider range of medications. Additionally, troches are typically smaller and flatter than pastilles, and may contain active ingredients that are absorbed through the mouth.
