What form of solid medication is usually intended to be swallowed whole?

A pill is a form of solid medication that is designed to be swallowed whole. This formulation typically consists of a compacted powder that may contain active medicinal ingredients along with excipients to help with its stability and absorption in the body.

Pills are specifically designed for oral administration, where they dissolve in the stomach or intestines, allowing for the release of the medication into the bloodstream. This method of delivery is often preferred due to its convenience and ease of use.

In contrast, lozenges and troches are intended to dissolve in the mouth, releasing their active ingredients locally or systemically through oral mucosal absorption, which differs fundamentally from a pill's intended route of action. Enteric-coated medications are designed to resist dissolution in the stomach but dissolve in the more alkaline environment of the intestines, which can also complicate the perception of swallowing them whole. Therefore, among the given options, the pill most accurately fits the description of a solid medication intended to be swallowed whole.