The disclosure provides products configured for oral use and methods for preparing such products. In some embodiments, oral products described herein may comprise an active ingredient in an amount of 10 weight percent or less, a sugar alcohol, and a gum, such that the product is in the form of a pastille. In some embodiments, oral products described herein may comprise an active ingredient in an amount of about 10 weight percent or less, a sugar substitute, and a sugar alcohol syrup, such that the product is in the form of a lozenge.