18 best remedies for sore throat

An old, time-tested drug from the macrolide group. ENT is often prescribed by doctors in cases where the patient has intolerance to penicillin drugs. There are no complaints about the action of this antibiotic - in the treatment of angina, the temperature usually subsides on the same day, the inflammatory process quickly decreases. This is partly achieved through a wide spectrum of action, activity against most known pathogens of the respiratory tract.The tool is considered safe, sometimes prescribed even during pregnancy. But, judging by the reviews of patients, his tolerance is not the best. Many complain of side effects - nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, bitterness in the mouth.

"Vilprafen" is one of those drugs that are praised and often prescribed by doctors for ENT diseases. The antibiotic belongs to the modern group of macrolides, is much easier to tolerate than the "old" drugs due to low toxicity. It is effective, safe and has almost no side effects. It can be used in childhood, for the treatment of pregnant and lactating women. The negative burden on the body during administration is minimal, but it is still prescribed in combination with probiotics to avoid disruption of the intestinal microflora. The drug is good in all respects, except for the cost - not all patients are ready to pay 600 rubles for a package of 10 tablets.

A good, modern drug, a second-generation cephalosporin, often prescribed for serious ENT diseases. Many doctors recommend it for purulent tonsillitis, pneumonia, severe bronchitis. In most cases, the drug shows high efficiency, and at the same time does not give pronounced side effects. This drug is produced in the form of a solution for injection, which is more often used in a hospital, as well as tablets and granules to obtain a suspension for treatment at home. There is no need to wait for improvement for a long time, it comes literally on the second day of admission. Minus - one package may not be enough for the course, but it all depends on the complexity of the disease.

"Amoxiclav" is one of the most common antibiotics used in the treatment of angina. Doctors often prescribe it because of its good tolerance by patients, relatively affordable cost, safety and efficacy. It can be taken by children, women throughout pregnancy. Of the negative consequences, only a violation of the normal intestinal microflora is noted, but this is typical for all antibiotics. There are not very many contraindications, but people with intolerance to penicillin should not take it. Otherwise, the remedy is excellent, having received a lot of positive feedback not only from doctors, but also from patients.

The first thing that patients with a sore throat want to get rid of is a terrible sore throat that prevents them from eating, drinking, or speaking. With this task, "Septolete Total" copes perfectly - the long-awaited relief comes immediately after resorption of the tablet. True, it does not last very long and after a few hours the reception must be repeated. There is an antiseptic effect, but the drug is aimed more at relieving symptoms - it does not have any pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it as an independent remedy, only as part of a complex treatment.Despite this, the drug is quite popular, has collected a lot of positive reviews and is sold in most pharmacies.

Not the most common, but very effective drug. Its difference from many lozenges is a complex action. It well relieves pain in angina, reduces inflammation and swelling, fights the bacteria that have become the causative agents of the disease. Despite the rich composition, it is well tolerated - allergic reactions and side effects in patients occur in isolated cases. Starting at the first sign of a sore throat helps prevent further development of the disease. The effect can be enhanced by gargling before swallowing the tablet. There is only one drawback - since the drug is not common and not the most popular, it is not sold in all pharmacies.

This pill is praised by doctors, but not very fond of patients. They do not include analgesic components, so they will not immediately relieve a sore throat. But on the other hand, they will have a therapeutic effect and increase local immunity. Combined remedy - has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect. This is an excellent option for both acute sore throat and chronic throat diseases. The taste of the tablets is pleasant, even children dissolve them without whims. The antiseptic effect is quite pronounced, the drug is active against various pathogens. Therefore, the main disadvantage can be called the lack of instant relief of the condition.

The low cost in these lozenges is successfully combined with efficiency. They quickly relieve sore throat, help reduce the inflammatory process, eliminate perspiration, and have a pronounced antimicrobial effect. In pharmacies, you can find options with different tastes - honey, lemon, pineapple and others. It is pleasant to dissolve them, almost like candy, so they are also great for treating children over five years old. Minus - because of the sugar content, their use is undesirable for people with diabetes. In pharmacies, these tablets are always available, but not everywhere they are presented in all the variety of tastes. But at a price they are really affordable - an average of about 100 rubles per pack.

A tool that has long been used in ENT practice, which has a powerful antiseptic effect due to the iodine that is part of it. "Yoks" well relieves inflammation, affects various pathogenic microflora, is evenly distributed due to the release in the form of an aerosol. It can be used both at the onset of the disease and in acute, protracted, recurrent tonsillitis. But you need to use the tool carefully and, preferably, not for too long. Not all patients and doctors leave positive feedback about him. The iodine included in the composition is contraindicated for problems with the thyroid gland, and also causes burning, discomfort when sprayed, and irritates the mucous membrane. Allergies are quite common.

"Hexaspray" belongs to the category of therapeutic, and not just symptomatic sprays. In addition to the analgesic, it contains an antibiotic that has a powerful local antimicrobial effect, which reduces inflammation after several irrigations. Therefore, you need to use it strictly according to the scheme - inject no more than three times a day. The medicine also relieves painful sensations perfectly, at the same time eliminating perspiration and irritation. It has a good emulsion consistency, settles on mucous membranes, enveloping and softening them. Given the composition, at the beginning of the disease, you can try to do without additional drugs. There are no significant disadvantages, except for the high price for a small volume and the specific taste of anise.

One of the most common and frequently prescribed sprays for sore throat, tonsillitis, laryngitis and other throat diseases. Due to its popularity, you can find it in any pharmacy. By action, the medicine is not bad - it relieves unpleasant, painful symptoms and speeds up recovery. Moreover, its spectrum of action is wide - the spray has an antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, analgesic, decongestant, anti-inflammatory effect. The taste is neutral, sweetish, there are no unpleasant sensations during use. It can be treated with the drug for diseases of varying intensity. But before use, you should consult a doctor - there are some cases of an allergic reaction.

The drug, which has long been used in ENT practice, is available in the form of an aerosol, not a spray. This form contributes to a more uniform distribution of active active substances along the mucous membranes of the throat. The composition of the drug is mixed, and therefore the spectrum of action is quite wide - it has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, antifungal, antimicrobial effect. But you should not expect instant relief from an aerosol - it is aimed more at treatment than at relieving symptoms. Doctors appreciate it for excellent and fast results, patients also pay attention to the affordable cost compared to other sprays. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy.

Yellow tablets for the preparation of the solution are known to everyone, since doctors began to recommend them for use several decades ago. It is one of the oldest and cheapest antimicrobials used for gargling, washing wounds. It is really quite inexpensive - about 60 rubles for 20 tablets. In this case, one piece is enough to prepare 100 ml of solution. Some doctors love the remedy and are still actively prescribing it to patients. But many doctors consider it outdated and not effective enough. At the moment, there are more powerful antiseptics on sale. But Furacilin will definitely not be able to harm - allergies and side effects do not occur.

Well-known to users, a completely natural preparation based on eucalyptus leaves. Despite its plant origin, it is considered by doctors to be a rather powerful antibacterial agent with a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. It is safe and well tolerated by patients of all ages. Therefore, it is often used in complex therapy for the treatment of tonsillitis and other throat diseases. "Chlorophyllipt" has a long shelf life, even if the vial is half used up, it can be left in the medicine cabinet in case of a relapse or use for other purposes as an antibacterial agent.

A rather old, time-tested, inexpensive remedy that can be found in most pharmacies. At a cost of about 50 rubles, Rotokan shows high efficiency. It has an especially pronounced anti-inflammatory and healing effect, so it can be used even with purulent tonsillitis as part of complex therapy. The drug is completely natural, is a combination of herbal ingredients - calendula, chamomile and yarrow. It is intended for rinsing with diseases of the throat and oral cavity, as well as for internal use with some problems with the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to effectiveness, doctors note its safety, but do not exclude allergies to individual components.

Inhalations using "Chlorhexidine" are quite common for various colds. The doctor can prescribe them in the complex treatment of tonsillitis, sinusitis, pneumonia. The tool has a pronounced antiseptic effect, helps to quickly cope with the inflammatory process. Inhalation is easy to do, since the drug does not have a special taste and smell. But it is not recommended to use it without a doctor's prescription, especially when it comes to children and pregnant women - there are contraindications, unwanted reactions may occur. But in general, this is an excellent, cheap and affordable remedy that is sold in every pharmacy.The choice of manufacturer is not important, all solutions have the same effect.

A very popular homeopathic preparation among doctors and patients, consisting of a mixture of herbal extracts. This makes it as safe as possible, but there remains the possibility of developing an allergy to one of the components. Despite the natural origin, the drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. Improvement in angina is achieved after several inhalations. The tool is sold in a large bottle of 100 ml, costs less than 300 rubles, is spent sparingly. Usually it is enough for several courses. It is a rare case when doctors leave a lot of positive feedback about a herbal preparation.

"Fluimucil-antibiotic IT" is prescribed in extreme cases, when angina is severe and conventional antiseptics cannot be dispensed with. The taste and smell of the medicine is very unpleasant, it is difficult to make inhalations even for adults. But the remedy in many cases helps to avoid taking systemic antibiotics that are more harmful to the body. Therefore, the drug is often used in pediatric therapy. It has a complex action - antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant. This is especially useful in cases where angina is accompanied by a cough. The medicine is strong, effective, but it is for this reason that it cannot be used without a doctor's prescription. Many patients are not satisfied with the cost - more than 700 rubles.