Best sore throat pills for adults

Sore throat – with this symptom, each of us met at least several times in life, starting from early childhood. We emphasize right away that this is not an independent disease, but only a symptom, one of the manifestations of various infectious (less often other) diseases. Sore throat occurs due to acute or exacerbation of a chronic inflammatory process in the pharynx, tonsils, inferior nasal concha, adenoid or larynx.

The severity of sore throat varies greatly – from subtle soreness when swallowing solid food and perspiration, dryness and discomfort in the throat, to excruciating, severe pain that provokes nausea and general malaise, high fever. The causes can be both SARS and childhood infections, various microbes, including extremely dangerous ones – meningococcus, Haemophilus influenzae or streptococcus, pneumococcus.

By itself, a sore throat is a signal from the body that an inflammatory process is developing in the nasopharynx, which can affect the adenoids and tonsils. Usually this sensation is accompanied by reddening of the posterior wall of the pharynx, uvula and tonsils, swelling, the appearance of granularity of the posterior wall or raids on the surface of the tonsils, the release of mucus flowing from the adenoid.

Before choosing tablets for sore throat for adults, it is worth understanding the causes of pain and assessing additional symptoms and manifestations that may indicate the nature of the disease. Often this is not easy to do and you need to see a doctor in order to accurately diagnose and choose the right treatment. This is especially important when the pain is severe, accompanied by prolonged fever, a cough that “falls” down into the bronchi and general malaise. It is important to pay attention to the condition of the lymph nodes under the jaw, behind the ears, on the neck, note nasal congestion and skin changes.

Usually, in the complex treatment of colds and other diseases for which a sore throat is typical, doctors recommend tablets, sprays or lozenges, rinse solutions with antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory components. In addition, drugs often also contain local anesthetics, which only suppress pain, but do not affect its causes and do not eliminate the inflammatory process. Is it possible to choose the best pills for sore throat, and what characteristics should I look for?

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We have chosen drugs that have proven themselves in the practice of doctors, are often used by adults for sore throats and help in the treatment of various inflammatory processes.

1. Pharyngosept

Lozenges in various flavors (lemon, cocoa, honey, cinnamon), available without a prescription. The main active ingredient is ambazone, which has both a disinfectant and antiseptic and weak anti-inflammatory effect. Helpful in the treatment of mild to moderate sore throats. With slow resorption in the mouth, the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms is inhibited, having a bacteriostatic effect. A pronounced effect is noted half an hour after the start of dissolution of the tablet.

Shown:

• as a symptomatic therapy for infectious and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity (pharyngitis, tonsillitis);
• for the prevention of complications after treatment of teeth and gums;
• with SARS and childhood viral infections with sore throat as one of the aids.

The drug is used in the field of food, completely slowly dissolving, preferably after taking it, do not eat or drink liquids for 2-3 hours to maintain the local effect of the drug. It is permissible to use no more than 5 tablets per day.

The drug is difficult to overdose when taken according to the instructions, it does not interact with other drugs, but may have adverse reactions in the form of allergies. It is acceptable to take it in pregnant and lactating women, people with diabetes need to take into account the presence of sugar in tablets.

2. Lysobact

A complex drug in lozenges available without a doctor’s prescription. The composition of the drug contains pyridoxine (aka vitamin B6) and lysozyme, an analogue of the natural protective substance of the oral cavity and mucous membranes. Due to this action, it has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. Lysozyme is a natural enzyme of protein origin that breaks down microbial cell walls, damages viral and fungal particles, and stimulates local immune defenses in the oral cavity. Pyridoxine helps in the healing of minor damage to the mucous membranes, stimulates the production of immunoglobulin A, which protects the mucous membranes.

Shown:

• with inflammatory processes in the mouth and pharynx;
• with stomatitis, gingivitis, ulcerative processes;
• with herpetic lesions of the oropharynx.

It is important to slowly, without chewing, dissolve two tablets in the mouth, trying not to swallow saliva. Up to 4 doses are required per day. After resorption, it is advisable not to eat or drink liquids for up to 2 hours.

It is acceptable for pregnant and lactating women, it is well tolerated due to its natural composition, it practically does not give allergic reactions and side effects. Helps enhance the effect of antibiotics and antiseptics.

3. Grammy

Lozenges or spray with a complex composition, available without a prescription. The composition includes three active active ingredients at once – gramicidin C, oxybuprocaine, cetylpyridinium chloride. The first component is a local antibiotic, the second is an anesthetic with a powerful analgesic effect, and the third is an antiseptic drug. Due to this complex composition, it has a therapeutic effect, inhibits the growth of microflora, inflammation, anesthetizes, stimulates local immunity and restores mucous membranes.

The analgesic effect lasts up to an hour after the use of the tablets, plus, due to the increased synthesis of saliva, the effects of the drug are enhanced. Saliva inhibits the growth of pathogenic flora and cleanses the oropharynx from infectious agents.

Shown:

• with infectious and inflammatory processes in the throat (pharyngitis, tonsillitis);
• with angina as an additional component of therapy;
• with erosive and ulcerative gingivitis;
• with stomatitis of an infectious and traumatic nature.

It is used after meals – two tablets should be slowly dissolved in the mouth until they are completely dissolved, then pause in taking liquids and food for up to 2 hours. No more than 4 doses per day are allowed.

The drug is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, allergic reactions to anesthetics and antibiotics are possible. There may be numbness of the gums, cheeks and tongue due to the action of the anesthetic. When treated together with other drugs, it enhances the effect of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

4. Neo-Angin

Lozenges (including sugar-free tablets) are sold without a prescription. They have three active ingredients with different effects – dichlorobenzyl alcohol gives antiseptic properties, amylmetacresol has a disinfectant effect. Levomenthol, which suppresses the activity of pain receptors, has analgesic and refreshing properties. Among the additional components are anise and mint oils, which have weak anti-inflammatory properties.

Shown:

• with infectious and inflammatory processes in the oropharynx, including against the background of SARS;
• with stomatitis and tonsillitis;
• as an aid in pharyngitis and adenoiditis.

Tablets should be slowly dissolved in the mouth after eating, every 3 to 4 hours, during the day no more than 6 pieces. The effect occurs after 15 – 20 minutes from the start of resorption. Approved for use by pregnant and lactating women, a sugar-free product can be used by diabetics.

It has few side effects and contraindications, is combined with any drugs, enhances the effect of systemic agents.

5. Septolete Total

Available in the form of lozenges with different flavors and sprays, available without a doctor’s prescription. It has a combined composition of two active ingredients – benzydamine and cetylpyridinium chloride. Eucalyptus oil and levomenthol supplement the composition. They have a pronounced taste and have analgesic, antiseptic, antimicrobial and antifungal effects. Give freshness to breath and facilitate swelling of mucous membranes.

Shown:

• with sore throat against the background of SARS;
• with pharyngitis and tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis;
• for the complex treatment of stomatitis, gingivitis.

Tablets should be slowly sucked every 3 hours, but not more than 6 tablets per day. Let’s say it is taken by pregnant and lactating women, for diabetics it is worth remembering the sugar content in the preparation. After resorption of the tablet, you should refrain from eating and drinking for 2 hours.

How to choose pills for sore throats for adults

Usually, to combat sore throats, tablets are used, which must be slowly dissolved in the mouth to relieve discomfort. These drugs can only anesthetize if they contain anesthetics that stop the flow of pain impulses from the mucous membranes, or they can stop the development of the disease if they contain antiseptic and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Before you start taking these pills, you need to consult a doctor and determine the correct, accurate diagnosis. If it is severe and acute pain that occurs with tonsillitis, these drugs will only supplement the main treatment, in parallel with taking antibiotics.

When choosing drugs, you need to pay attention to the active substances – what effect they will have. Usually drugs have a complex effect due to several components at once.

Another important point is that the composition may contain sweeteners, which are important to consider for people with diabetes, as well as dyes, flavors and preservatives that can provoke allergies. This is important to consider for those people who have previously had reactions to such compounds.

If sore throat is accompanied by fever, general malaise, weakness, you need to use drugs of combined action. They both reduce pain and affect fever, inflammation and strengthen the immune system.

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Regarding pain and throat and its treatment, we spoke with general practitioner, endoscopist, head of the organizational and methodological office Lidia Golubenko.