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Suggest Medication To Cure Severe Sore Throat

Have a bad sore throat. Went to urgent care yesterday and was given hyd post-chlorpols 8-10/5 kre and told to take a dose every 12 hours. Took the first dose at 7 p.m. Took the second at 3:00 a.m. I NEED an effective palliative. Can you suggest anything?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
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Hello,

A bad sore throat is usual follow up via strep infection or other bacterial bug manifested and hosted by upper or lower respiratory tract. Additional guidelines above the said medications:
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil
- Cover mouth with handkerchief while coughing
- Avoid cold drinks, dairy fat type items
- Anti-inflammatory meds including ibuprofen, diclofenac or others
- Antibiotic prescription as penicillin, azithromycin or others
- Decongestant syrup, benzyl pearls and formulations for symptomatic relief

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Medication To Cure Severe Sore Throat

Hello, A bad sore throat is usual follow up via strep infection or other bacterial bug manifested and hosted by upper or lower respiratory tract. Additional guidelines above the said medications: - Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil - Cover mouth with handkerchief while coughing - Avoid cold drinks, dairy fat type items - Anti-inflammatory meds including ibuprofen, diclofenac or others - Antibiotic prescription as penicillin, azithromycin or others - Decongestant syrup, benzyl pearls and formulations for symptomatic relief Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon