What is best medicine for sore throat?

Table of Contents:

1. What is best medicine for sore throat?
2. Does amoxicillin cure sore throat?
3. Can you get rid of a throat infection without antibiotics?
4. How can I cure a throat infection without antibiotics?
5. Which antibiotic is best for cough?
6. Is coughing phlegm a good sign?
7. What is the best antibiotic for lung infection?

What is best medicine for sore throat?

Acetaminophen or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen and naproxen can take the edge off many cold symptoms, including your sore throat.

Does amoxicillin cure sore throat?

Doctors most often prescribe penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil) to treat strep throat. They are the top choices because they're safer, inexpensive, and they work well on strep bacteria.

Can you get rid of a throat infection without antibiotics?

These kinds of sore throats usually go away on their own in 4 to 5 days. If you have strep throat—which is caused by bacteria—your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, such as penicillin. But strep throat goes away on its own in 3 to 7 days with or without antibiotics. Antibiotics may not make you well faster.

How can I cure a throat infection without antibiotics?

How can you relieve a sore throat without antibiotics?

1. Gargle often with warm salt water if you are age 8 or older. ...
2. Drink extra fluids to soothe your throat. ...
3. Get plenty of rest.
4. Take over-the-counter medicine such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Which antibiotic is best for cough?

Amoxicillin, the antibiotic doctors often prescribe for persistent coughs caused by uncomplicated chest infections such as bronchitis, is no more effective at easing symptoms than no medication at all, even in older patients.

Is coughing phlegm a good sign?

Mucus: The Warrior Coughing and blowing your nose are the best ways to help mucus fight the good fight. “Coughing is good,” Dr. Boucher says. “When you cough up mucus when you are sick, you are essentially clearing the bad guys—viruses or bacteria—from your body.”

What is the best antibiotic for lung infection?

Amoxicillin is the preferred treatment in patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Short-course antibiotic therapy (median of five days' duration) is as effective as longer-course treatment (median of 10 days' duration) in patients with acute, uncomplicated bacterial rhinosinusitis.