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Linctus

usgb/ˈlɪŋktəs/Volume
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Cough Relief

Linctus is specifically for coughs. Don't use it for other symptoms like a runny nose or fever.

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He took a linctus to ease his coughing, not his headache.
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Medical Context

Linctus is more common in medical settings or when speaking with healthcare professionals.

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The nurse said a linctus would help with my cough.
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Oral Medication

'Taken by mouth' means you swallow it. Don't confuse it with medicines applied on the skin.

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The instructions said to swallow the linctus, not rub it on the throat.
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