Fisherman's Friend
Fisherman's Friend
Fisherman's Friend (/ˈfɪʃərmənz ˈfrɛnd/) is a brand of cough lozenges that originated in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England in 1865.
Etymology
The name "Fisherman's Friend" was derived from the product's initial target market - the fishermen of Fleetwood. The lozenges were originally developed to relieve various respiratory problems suffered by fishermen working in the extreme conditions of the Northern European waters.
History
Fisherman's Friend was first developed by pharmacist James Lofthouse in 1865 to relieve various respiratory problems suffered by fishermen working in the extreme conditions of the Northern European waters. The lozenges were initially produced as a liquid but were later made into a lozenge form for convenience.
Ingredients
The original Fisherman's Friend lozenge contains menthol and eucalyptus oil. Other ingredients include sugar, liquorice extract, dextrin, tragacanth, and capsicum tincture. The sugar-free version replaces sugar with sorbitol and aspartame.
Varieties
Fisherman's Friend lozenges are available in a variety of flavors, including original extra strong, aniseed, cherry, mint, lemon, and sugar-free versions of the original and mint flavors.
Usage
Fisherman's Friend lozenges are used to provide symptomatic relief from respiratory problems such as coughs, sore throats, and nasal congestion. They are also used for symptomatic relief of pain and discomfort from throat and mouth infections.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fisherman's Friend
- Wikipedia's article - Fisherman's Friend
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