How should the lozenges be used, and in which situations are they most appropriate?

Lozenges that dissolve in the mouth are fundamentally different from chewable tablets or capsules: they are neither chewed nor swallowed whole. Adults are recommended to take 1 tablet 5 times a day with meals for a 14-day course; the tablet is held in the mouth until it has completely dissolved. It is with this method of use that the vitamin C, sage, eucalyptus essential oil, mint and menthol are released gradually and stay in contact with the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat for longer.

The lozenges are most appropriate in the following situations:

• Long conversations or speeches — the voice and throat are under increased strain, and dryness and scratchiness appear.
• Dry indoor air — the heating season or air conditioning noticeably lowers humidity, which irritates the mucous membranes.
• Travelling — enclosed spaces with recirculated air often cause a dry feeling in the throat.
• The cool season — a time when many people look for simple ways to support the comfort of the upper airways.

The lozenges are not a substitute for a balanced diet and are not a medicine. If throat discomfort is accompanied by a temperature or severe pain, or does not go away for more than a few days, it is worth seeing a doctor.