Hi, You can take medicines to relieve the pain of a sore throat, or to treat the underlying cause. Over-the-counter medications that relieve throat pain include: acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Aspirin. Don’t give aspirin to children and teenagers, as it’s been linked to a rare but serious condition called Reye’s syndrome. You can also use one or more of these treatments, which work directly on the pain of a sore throat: a sore throat spray that contains a numbing antiseptic like phenol, or a cooling ingredient like menthol or eucalyptus, throat lozenges, cough syrup. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Monish De, Oncologist