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{{short description|Agent forming a soothing film over irritated mucous membranes}} | {{short description|Agent forming a soothing film over irritated mucous membranes}} | ||
[[File:Hustenbonbons 02.jpg|thumb|A demulcent [[cough drop]]]] | [[File:Hustenbonbons 02.jpg|thumb|A demulcent [[cough drop]]]] | ||
A '''demulcent''' (derived from the {{langx|la|demulcere}} "caress") is a [[Mucilage|mucilaginous]] or oleaginous preparation<ref>{{Cite web|title=Definition of DEMULCENT|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demulcent|access-date=2022-02-19|website= | A '''demulcent''' (derived from the {{langx|la|demulcere}} "caress"), sometimes called a mucoprotective agent, is a [[Mucilage|mucilaginous]] or oleaginous preparation<ref>{{Cite web|title=Definition of DEMULCENT|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demulcent|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Merriam-Webster.com|language=en}}</ref> that forms a soothing protective film over a [[mucous membrane]], relieving minor pain and inflammation of the [[membrane]].<ref name="Mandel1987">{{cite journal|last1=Mandel|first1=I. D.|title=The Functions of Saliva|journal=Journal of Dental Research|volume=66|issue=2 suppl|year=1987|pages=623–627|issn=0022-0345|doi=10.1177/00220345870660S203|pmid=3497964|s2cid=23498530}}</ref><ref name="Sakamoto-2004">{{cite journal |pmid=15038105 |year=2004 |last1=Sakamoto |first1=C |title=The role of mucoprotective drugs in gastric ulcer treatment: with specific reference to their effects on gastritis mucosa. |volume=62 |issue=3 |pages=566–70 |journal=Nippon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Drug profile of noval antiulcer and mucoprotective drug with anti helicobacter property: Sofalcone {{!}} Pharmainfo.net |url=http://www.pharmainfo.net/venkatpasupuleti/drug-profile-noval-antiulcer-and-mucoprotective-drug-anti-helicobacter-property-sof |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723014149/http://www.pharmainfo.net/venkatpasupuleti/drug-profile-noval-antiulcer-and-mucoprotective-drug-anti-helicobacter-property-sof |archive-date=2011-07-23 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=www.pharmainfo.net |language=en}}</ref> | ||
However, they generally help for less than 30 minutes.<ref name="Frye-2011">{{cite journal|last1=Frye|first1=R|last2=Bailey|first2=J|last3=Blevins|first3=AE|title=Clinical inquiries. Which treatments provide the most relief for pharyngitis pain?|journal=The Journal of Family Practice|date=May 2011|volume=60|issue=5|pages=293–4|pmid=21544279}}</ref> | |||
Demulcents are sometimes referred to as [[mucoprotective]] agents. Demulcents such as [[pectin]], [[glycerin]], [[honey]], and [[syrup]] are common ingredients in cough mixtures and cough drops.<ref name="pmid13009543">{{cite journal |last=Boyd |first=Eldon M. |title=Cough medication and antihistaminic drugs |journal=Can Med Assoc J |year=1952 |volume=67 |issue=4 |pages=289–92 |pmid=13009543 |pmc=1822606 }}</ref> | Demulcents are sometimes referred to as [[mucoprotective]] agents. Demulcents such as [[pectin]], [[glycerin]], [[honey]], and [[syrup]] are common ingredients in cough mixtures and cough drops.<ref name="pmid13009543">{{cite journal |last=Boyd |first=Eldon M. |title=Cough medication and antihistaminic drugs |journal=Can Med Assoc J |year=1952 |volume=67 |issue=4 |pages=289–92 |pmid=13009543 |pmc=1822606 }}</ref> | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
Natural demulcents include [[Ulmus rubra|slippery elm]], [[pectin]], [[licorice-root]] and [[marsh-mallow]]. | Natural demulcents include [[Ulmus rubra|slippery elm]], [[pectin]], [[licorice-root]] and [[marsh-mallow]] (''[[Althaea officinalis]]''). | ||
Synthetic demulcents include [[methylcellulose]], [[propylene glycol]], and [[glycerin]]. | Synthetic demulcents include [[methylcellulose]], [[propylene glycol]], and [[glycerin]]. | ||
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==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
{{Cite book|last=Tripathi|first=K. D.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=B3OSDwAAQBAJ|title=Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition|date=31 October 2018|publisher=Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers|isbn=978-93-5270-499-6|oclc=1050280101|language=en}} | *{{Cite book|last=Tripathi|first=K. D.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=B3OSDwAAQBAJ|title=Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition|date=31 October 2018|publisher=Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers|isbn=978-93-5270-499-6|oclc=1050280101|language=en}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Wiktionary}} | {{Wiktionary}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:32, 22 June 2025
A demulcent (derived from the Template:Langx "caress"), sometimes called a mucoprotective agent, is a mucilaginous or oleaginous preparation[1] that forms a soothing protective film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.[2][3][4] However, they generally help for less than 30 minutes.[5]
Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents. Demulcents such as pectin, glycerin, honey, and syrup are common ingredients in cough mixtures and cough drops.[6]
Examples
Natural demulcents include slippery elm, pectin, licorice-root and marsh-mallow (Althaea officinalis).
Synthetic demulcents include methylcellulose, propylene glycol, and glycerin.
References
Further reading
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