What trade name drug used to treat severe pain comes in the drug form of a lozenge?

A) Actiq lollipop
B) Cepacol lozenge
C) Alka-Seltzer
D) MetroGel


Answer: A

B) Cepacol is a lozenge, but it is used for a sore throat, not severe pain.
C) This is an effervescent tablet, not a lozenge.
D) MetroGel is in the form of a gel, not a lozenge.

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