Troches are related to lozenges and may have a hard or gummy consistency.

• A. Troches
• B. Lozenges
• C. Semisolid medications
• D. Creams

Answer: (A)

Troches are a solid oral dosage form designed to dissolve in the mouth. They’re essentially a type of lozenge, and the texture can vary from hard to gummy depending on the base used (sugar-based for a hard candy feel, or gelatin/starch-based for a softer, gummy texture). They are intended to release medication as they dissolve in the mouth, which distinguishes them from topical semisolid medications or creams that are applied to the skin or mucous membranes and do not dissolve in the mouth for drug delivery. While lozenges and troches are related, troches specifically refer to this mouth-dissolving solid form with variable texture.