Oral solid dosage form vary and have advantages over other dosage form. Lozenges are one of the widely used oral solid dosage form. They contain one or more medicament, usually in a flavored, sweetened base and are intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth or these are medicated candy intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to lubricate and sooth the irritated tissues of throat. They are the most natural and easiest route of drug administration. They are design for local as well as systemic therapy. Lozenges have various advantages and disadvantages. Different types of lozenges and their method of preparation along with the ingredient used in their preparation are discussed. Examples of different synthetic and herbal lozenges with their proven facts and different marketed products can be known from these reviews. The selection criteria for flavoring agent are mentioned, quality control tests of lozenges have been reviewed. The acceptance for lozenges as a dosage form is high by adults and also more by children
