A suckable, solid medicinal pastille (P), which is made from boiled sugar, dissolves in the buccal cavity and contains active agent(s) (A), and additionally a matrix component (I) for retarding the release of (A), such that (A) remains in contact with the mouth/pharynx region for a prolonged period and the dissolution time in the buccal cavity is more than 15 minutes. An independent claim is also included for the production of the (P).