A liquid preparation to wash and freshen the mouth and throat. Some gargles contain antiseptics or local anaesthetics to relieve sore throats.
Gargling is a process by which various substances in solution are brought into contact with the throat without being swallowed. The watery solutions used for the purpose are called gargles. Gargles are used in the symptomatic treatment of infections of the throat: for example, ‘sore throat’, pharyngitis and tonsillitis.... gargles
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