Why Does My Tongue Feel Numb After Taking Throat Lozenges?

The numbness of the tongue after taking throat tablets is related to the drug components, specifically the effects of peppermint and borneol. The throat tablets have a certain degree of irritation to the throat and tongue, which can cause numbness. However, this sensation will pass over time. It is recommended to drink plenty of warm water during medication. The throat tablets are light grayish-brown tablets with a fragrant aroma, sweet taste, and slight bitterness. They have the effect of nourishing yin and reducing fire, lubricating dryness, and promoting the production of saliva. They are used for treating conditions such as yin deficiency pain in the throat, dry throat, hoarse voice, and tonsillitis. The usage and dosage are to take 2-3 tablets every hour by holding them in the mouth. Common colds and influenza are both caused by viruses, and the effectiveness of antiviral drugs is currently uncertain. Therefore, only symptomatic treatment can be administered, and appropriate anti-cold medications should be selected under the guidance of a doctor. Common cold is a self-limiting disease that can be cured within 5-7 days of its natural course under normal conditions. If local symptoms are severe, local physical therapy can be adopted, such as drinking plenty of water, taking throat tablets for sore throat, and using nasal decongestants for nasal congestion. Throat tablets are a type of traditional Chinese medicine. They are composed of forsythia, butterfly swallowtail, dark plum, chebula, balloonflower root, trichosanthes root, licorice, peppermint oil, toad venom, ophiopogon root, codonopsis, scrophularia, white-spotted caterpillar, astragalus, stemona, and borneol. They have the effect of nourishing yin and reducing fire, lubricating dryness, and promoting the production of saliva. They are used for treating conditions such as yin deficiency in the throat, dry and painful throat, hoarse voice, and tonsillitis.