linctus

British

/ ˈlɪŋktəs /

noun

a syrupy medicinal formulation taken to relieve coughs and sore throats

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Etymology

Origin of linctus

C17 (in the sense: medicine to be licked with the tongue): from Latin, past participle of lingere to lick

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Dr Cave said patient safety was the regulator's "top priority" which is why it took the decision to reclassify codeine linctus.

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2024

Pharmacists welcomed the move, saying there was "insufficient robust evidence" for the benefits of codeine linctus for treating coughs safely.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2023

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