lozenge lozenge /ˈlɔzəndʒ/

noun

1. A dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet  ( lozenge , tab , tablet , pill )
   a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
    The pill was a small blue tablet to be taken with water
   The pill was a small blue tablet to be taken with water
   
   
2. A small aromatic or medicated candy  ( lozenge )
   a small aromatic or medicated candy
    He took a menthol lozenge to soothe his sore throat.
   He took a menthol lozenge to soothe his sore throat.