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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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You can find pills for sore throat in any pharmacy, but unfortunately, not all patients go to the doctor when the first signs of this disease appear, who can prescribe the most suitable medicine. Usually, everyone prefers to treat themselves, but this often leads to complications.
Indications sore throat pills
As soon as the first signs of tonsillitis appear (a squeezing pain in the throat that intensifies when swallowing), pills for sore throat will help to immediately relieve the pain. Tonsillitis is considered an infectious-allergic disease that is caused by various types of streptococci, staphylococci and other pathogenic microorganisms.
Also, tonsillitis often develops with diseases such as rhinitis, allergic reactions of the body, sinusitis.
Prescribed medications depend on the type of angina. For example, if the disease was caused by bacteria, it is best to use antibiotics. But only a specialist can prescribe them. If angina was caused by a viral infection, then an antibiotic can only worsen the situation. In this case, you need to use conventional antiviral drugs.
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Today, you can find a huge number of different medications in pharmacies that will help you improve your condition with angina. The most popular among them are:
- Neo Angina.
- Anti Angina.
- Pro-Ambassador.
- Tantum Verde.
- Falimint.
- Laripront.
- Lizobact.
- Strepsils Plus.
- Hexoral tabs.
- Septolete Plus.
- Rinza Lorsept.
- Adjisept.
You can also find special products that are used to gargle with sore throat. And also some antibiotics that can be used to treat this disease if it is caused by bacteria.
Neo Angina
Lozenges that are often used to treat various types of sore throat. The medicine contains three main active ingredients (amylmetalcresol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and levomenthol). Thanks to them, the product has a slight local anesthetic effect and an antiseptic effect.
Neo Angin tablets are widely used for various inflammatory and infectious diseases of the throat and mouth (laryngitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, tonsillitis, gingivitis).
The tablets are absorbed until completely dissolved. It is best to take one tablet every two to three hours. Remember the maximum daily dose - six tablets.
Patients with intolerance to the main components of this product are prohibited from using it. It is not recommended to use it for treating children under six years of age. The drug is tolerated quite well, but in some cases it can cause allergies, irritation of the stomach and mouth.
Anti Angina
A product that is widely used in dentistry and ENT practice. It has a slight anesthetic effect and antimicrobial properties. The drug contains the following active ingredients: chlorhexidine diacetate, ascorbic acid, tetracaine hydrochloride. They are active against Escherichia coli, Streptococcus muians, Selenomonas spp., Streptococcus salivarius.
The tablet should be kept in the mouth until it melts. It is recommended to take no more than six tablets per day, with an interval of two hours between doses. The dosage is different for children, so you should consult a doctor before use.
Patients with intolerance to the components of the drug, during pregnancy and in early childhood (up to five years) are prohibited from taking the drug. It may cause allergic reactions or damage to enamel.
Pro-Ambassador
A drug that has a wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. The drug contains such active components as ethyl alcohol, propolis and glycerin. The product is available in different forms: tincture, ointment, emulsion and aerosol.
The use of Proposol varies for different forms of release. The aerosol is sprayed onto the surface of the affected throat three times per 24 hours. The treatment continues for up to ten days. This form of release is the most common for sore throat.
Patients under the age of twelve, with eczema, intolerance to the components of the drug, are prohibited from taking it. As a rule, the drug is well tolerated, but in some cases it can cause allergic reactions.
Tantum Verde
A drug that is actively used to treat various diseases in dentistry and ENT practice. It is available in three forms: spray, solution and tablets. The drug contains the active component benzydamine hydrochloride.
If you purchased the drug in the form of lozenges, then you need to use one tablet one to three times per 24 hours. The spray is sprayed on the sore throat two to three times per 24 hours. The solution is used to create a gargle.
Patients with intolerance to the components of the drug and with phenylketonuria are prohibited from taking the drug. In some patients it can cause drowsiness, allergic reactions, dry mouth, burning.
Falimint
An analgesic drug that is produced in the form of dragees. The drug contains the active component acetylaminonitropropoxybenzene. Due to this, the drug has an antitussive effect, and also has an analgesic and analgesic effect.
It is recommended to take 25-50 mg three to five times per 24 hours. The tablet should not be chewed or swallowed whole, but kept in the mouth until completely dissolved. Patients with intolerance to the components are prohibited from taking the drug. It is not recommended for pregnant women and those who breastfeed infants. In some cases, the drug may cause allergies.
Laripront
This is a combination product that has antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal effects and is used in dentistry and ENT practice.
Each tablet of this drug contains the following active components: dequalinium chloride and lysozyme hydrochloride. It acts only locally, so it is almost not absorbed into the blood. Thanks to these components, the drug has mucolytic and hemostatic properties.
Keep the tablet in your mouth until it dissolves completely. Use one tablet every two to three hours. Do not eat or drink for at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet. It can cause an allergy in very rare cases. Patients with intolerance to the components are prohibited from using the product.
Lizobact
An antiseptic drug that is often used to treat sore throats. The drug contains the following active ingredients: pyridoxine hydrochloride and lysozyme hydrochloride.
Each tablet of this drug should be slowly dissolved in the mouth. The dosage is individual and depends on the patient's age. Adults usually take two tablets three to four times in 24 hours. Children take one tablet no more than four times. The therapy lasts about eight days.
Patients with lactose or glucose intolerance, as well as the main components of the drug, are prohibited from using Lizobact tablets. It is not used to treat children under three years of age. Sometimes the drug causes allergic reactions.
Strepsils Plus
An antiseptic drug that comes in two forms: tablets and spray. The drug contains the following active ingredients: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol and lidocaine.
If using a spray for treatment, it is necessary to irrigate the inflamed areas of the oral cavity by pressing the cap of the bottle twice. For best results, repeat three to four times in 24 hours. Do not use for more than five days.
If lozenges are used, use one lozenge every two hours. The maximum daily dose is eight lozenges.
Patients with intolerance to the components of the drug are prohibited from using it. It is not recommended to prescribe to children under twelve years of age, pregnant women, women who breastfeed.
Some patients report that the drug causes numbness of the tongue and allergic reactions.
Hexoral tabs
A drug for the treatment of angina, which is produced in the form of lozenges. The drug contains the following active components: chlorhexidine and benzocaine. Due to this composition, the drug has an anesthetic and antimicrobial effect.
It is recommended to start taking the medicine from the moment the patient has the first symptoms of angina. The tablet is kept in the mouth until it is completely dissolved. Adults and children from twelve years of age take one tablet every one to two hours. The maximum daily dose is eight tablets. A doctor's prescription is required to treat children under twelve years of age.
Patients with ulcerative or wound lesions of the pharynx, low blood cholinesterase levels, phenylketonuria, and intolerance to the components of the drug are prohibited from using it. Do not use for treatment at an early age (under four years). May cause dysgeusia, numbness of the tip of the tongue, stomatitis, allergy, methemoglobinemia.
Septolete Plus
Lozenges that have an anesthetic and antimicrobial effect. They come in different flavors. The medicine contains the following active ingredients: cetylpyridinium chloride and benzocaine. Due to the fact that the medicine does not contain sugar, it can be used to treat patients with diabetes.
The drug is taken one tablet every two hours. The maximum daily dose is eight tablets. They should not be chewed or swallowed, but kept in the mouth until completely dissolved. It is not recommended to use the drug during meals or milk intake.
Patients with intolerance to the components of the drug and fructose are prohibited from using the medicine. It is not recommended for children under four years of age. May cause nausea, diarrhea, allergies.
Rinza Lorsept
An antiseptic drug that is often used to treat sore throats. They come in different flavors (orange, lemon, honey-lime, blackcurrant). The medicine contains the following active ingredients: amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol.
Patients aged six years and over should take one tablet (dissolve in the mouth) every two to three hours. Do not take for more than seven days. Patients with hypoglycemia, intolerance to the components of the drug and fructose should not use the medicine. It is prohibited for patients under six years of age. May cause burning in the mouth, allergies, and a feeling of dryness in the oral cavity.
Adjisept
Antiseptic tablets containing the following active ingredients: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol. Due to this, the product exhibits an antimicrobial effect.
The drug is used one tablet every two hours (adult patients), but not more than eight tablets in 24 hours. For the treatment of sore throat in children from five years old, take one tablet every four hours. The tablets should be sucked, not swallowed.
Patients with intolerance to the active components of the drug are prohibited from taking it. It is not prescribed for the treatment of young children. It is well tolerated.
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Gargle tablets for sore throat
Gargling is an effective method of treating sore throat, as it helps to effectively cleanse the mucous membrane of the throat from bacteria and plaque. It is very important to know how to gargle correctly:
- For rinsing to be effective, you need to tilt your head back and stick your tongue out during this procedure. This way, the maximum amount of solution will get to the inflammation site.
- Do not use cold or too hot water for the solution, as the former may aggravate the condition, and the latter may cause a burn.
- Make the sound "Ы" when gargling, then the solution will reach the tonsils.
- The procedure should be carried out for at least thirty seconds.
- Control your breathing properly to avoid swallowing the medicine.
The following tablets are used for rinsing:
- Streptocide.
- Furacilin.
Streptocide
A popular synthetic drug (sulfanilamide), the mechanism of action of which is to disrupt the formation of substances necessary for life in a bacterial cell, which leads to inhibition of its growth and development. It is active against staphylococci, pneumococci and streptococci, which cause tonsillitis. It is used mainly in the early stages of the disease, when the sore throat is not yet very severe.
The drug is available in the form of tablets, ointment and powder. Tablets or powder are usually taken to treat sore throat. They can be used to prepare a solution for gargling or taken orally (dissolving the tablets). To achieve an effective result, use at least three and no more than six times in 24 hours. The therapy lasts about seven days.
It is very important to drink plenty of fluids during treatment with Streptocide, since the active substance of the drug (sulfanilamide) is excreted mainly by the kidneys. Patients with intolerance to the components of the drug are prohibited from using it. May cause allergies.
Furacilin
A popular antimicrobial drug that is widely used in medicine. For sore throats, it is used only to create solutions for gargling. To prepare a solution, you can only use Furacilin in tablets.
To prepare a solution for gargling with sore throat, just take one tablet and a glass of warm boiled water (100 ml). With tonsillitis, Furacilin acts as an antiseptic, helping to get rid of plaque and bacteria. Of course, for a positive result and quick treatment, Furacilin alone will not be enough. It can only stop the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
The main advantage of Furacilin is the fact that it is completely safe for pregnant women. Therefore, it is prescribed first of all during pregnancy. In some cases, the drug can cause allergies, loss of appetite, dizziness and nausea.
Antibiotics for sore throat in tablets
Antibiotics are used to treat sore throats if the cause of the disease is bacteria (bacterial sore throat). It is important to understand that such medications can only be prescribed by a specialist, after a thorough examination of the patient's throat and analysis. What antibiotics are best used to treat sore throats? Today, the most common are:
- Azithromycin.
- Amoxicillin.
- Ciprolet.
- Tetracycline.
- Penicillin.
- Erythromycin.
- Ampicillin.
Three pills for sore throat
Only antibiotics Azithromycin is prescribed in a course of three tablets for the treatment of sore throat. It is included in the composition of such drugs: Azivok, Azitrox, Hemomycin, Azimed. In addition, the course of this antibiotic lasts only ten to twelve days, which is significantly less than when using others.
As a rule, Azithromycin is prescribed only if the patient has been diagnosed with intolerance to lighter antibiotics from the macrolide group. After taking it, many patients experience nausea (rarely vomiting), dysbacteriosis, and diarrhea. Three tablets can only be prescribed for the treatment of tonsillitis in adults. Azithromycin for children is available in powder form. You can take a tablet before meals or two hours after meals. Three tablets are usually taken over three days.
Amoxicillin
A popular antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin group. It is active against Shigella spp., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus spp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus spp., Klebsiella spp., Salmonella spp..
The dosage is individual. It depends on the patient's condition, age, and severity of the disease. For adults, the maximum single dose is 500 mg, for children - 250 mg. Patients with infectious mononucleosis, stomach infections, lymphocytic leukemia, allergic diathesis, hay fever and bronchial asthma are prohibited from using the antibiotic.
In some cases, Amoxicillin may cause allergies, superinfection, ataxia, dizziness, depression, vomiting, glossitis, cholestatic jaundice.
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Ciprolet
An antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone group. The drug contains the active component ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. It is active against Escherichia coli, Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Citrobacter spp., Proteus vulgaris, Proteus mirabilis, Providencia spp., Plesiomonas shigelloides, Chlamydia trachomatis.
The dosage is individual. It depends on the patient's age and condition. For mild angina, adults are prescribed 250 mg twice a day. If angina has become complicated, 500 mg twice a day.
Patients with pseudomembranous colitis, antibiotic intolerance are prohibited from taking the drug. It is not recommended to use it for the treatment of pregnant women and children under eighteen years of age.
Taking the drug may cause diarrhea, nausea, anorexia, headaches, insomnia, tremors, depression, confusion, tachycardia, hypoprothrombinemia.
Tetracycline
A popular drug used, among other things, for the treatment of sore throat. It is active against Staphylococcus spp., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Streptococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Bordetella pertussis, Escherichia coli, Clostridium spp., Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsia spp.
When treating tonsillitis in adult patients, Tetracycline is taken at 250-500 mg every six hours. Children can be prescribed a dosage of 25-50 mg every six hours. Patients with leukopenia, intolerance to the components of the drug, liver failure, mycosis are prohibited from taking the drug. It is not recommended to use it for the treatment of pregnant women, women who breastfeed, and children under eight years of age.
In some cases, Tetracycline can cause headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, esophagitis, constipation, glossitis, neutropenia, Quincke's edema, photosensitivity, candidal stomatitis, allergies.
Penicillin
It is penicillin that is included in the main group of antibiotics used to treat sore throats caused by streptococci. It is a bactericidal agent that begins to inhibit the synthesis and restoration of bacterial cells, which causes their death. Due to this property, penicillin is a fast-acting medicine.
Today, you can find a huge number of different drugs with penicillin in pharmacies. The antibiotic itself has two chemical forms (sodium salt and potassium salt).
The dosage is individual, so only a qualified specialist can prescribe the correct treatment. In no case should you skip taking pills or finish therapy before the end of the course, as this can lead to the development of complications.
After taking this antibiotic, patients may experience: allergic reactions in the form of rash, eosinophilia, fever, bronchospasm.
Erythromycin
A popular antibiotic that belongs to the macrolide group. It disrupts the formation of peptide bonds in amino acids, thereby blocking protein synthesis. It has a bactericidal effect only in large quantities. It acts on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Viridans, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Bacillus anthracis, Haemophilus influenzae, Brucella spp., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Legionella spp., Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
The dosage is individual, so only a specialist can prescribe it. As a rule, adults take 250-500 mg every six hours. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 1-2 g.
Patients with hearing loss, hypersensitivity, intolerance to erythromycin are prohibited from taking this drug. It cannot be used together with astemizole and terfenadine. It is not recommended for women who breastfeed.
In some cases, taking this antibiotic may be accompanied by various allergic reactions, gastralgia, vomiting, enterocolitis, pancreatitis, tachycardia.
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Ampicillin
A popular antibiotic that belongs to the group of synthetic penicillins. Suppresses the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, due to which its bactericidal effect occurs. It is active against Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp. (except those that produce penicillin), Listeria monocytogenes, Enterococcus spp., Neisseria meningitidis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Haemophilus influenzae, Bordetella pertussis.
The dosage is determined individually in each individual case. It depends on the patient's age and the severity of the disease. As a rule, adults take 250-500 mg four times a day.
Patients with lymphocytic leukemia, infectious mononucleosis, liver dysfunction, intolerance to penicillin or ampicillin are prohibited from using the drug.
In some cases, taking the drug may cause allergies, vomiting with nausea, vaginal candidiasis, colitis, and intestinal dysbacteriosis.
Tablets for purulent tonsillitis
Purulent tonsillitis is treated in a complex manner. If the disease was caused by staphylococci or streptococci, antibiotics are necessarily included in the course of therapy. The following antibiotics are most often used in this case:
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin.
- Clarithromycin.
- Clindamycin.
- Erythromycin.
In case of pharyngeal edema, specialists often prescribe popular corticosteroids. And to relieve pain – painkillers. It is very important that the latter also have an antipyretic effect. The most popular among them are drugs with ibuprofen and paracetamol.
To relieve pain in the throat, lozenges are used: Travizil, Lizobact, Neo Angin, Faringosept, Imudon.
Tablets for herpetic sore throat
Treatment of sore throat caused by the herpes virus is in many ways similar to the therapy of all its other types. In this case, bed rest is the main stage on the road to recovery. Popular antipyretic drugs with ibuprofen and paracetamol are used to relieve symptoms.
The specialist can also prescribe local antiviral drugs. The most popular among them are: Viferon, Isoprinozide, Cytovir, Cycloferon. To relieve sore throat, lozenges (Pharingosept) or antiseptic solutions (Furacilin) are used.
Antibiotics are used only if herpetic angina has given complications in the form of tracheitis, pharyngitis or bronchitis. As a rule, penicillin or macrolides (Azithromycin, etc.) are used to treat these complications.
Acyclovir
A popular antiviral drug used to treat herpes sore throat. The active ingredients of the drug are embedded in viral DNA, thereby blocking its synthesis and causing death. It is effective in combating Herpes simplex and Varicella zoster.
Taken during meals. It is very important to wash down the tablets with plenty of liquid. The dosage is individual and is prescribed strictly by the attending physician. It cannot be used at an early age (up to three years), as well as for the treatment of women who are breastfeeding. Patients with neurological disorders should drink with caution.
In some cases, Acyclovir can cause vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, erythropenia, thrombocytopenia, severe headaches, tremors, drowsiness, convulsions, shortness of breath, allergic reactions, coma.
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Painkiller tablets for sore throat
With angina, an inevitable symptom is a severe sore throat. And if you can't get rid of it, you need to use painkillers. Some antibiotics are suitable for sore throat, especially if the angina was caused by streptococci or staphylococci. Solutions of popular antiseptics (Furacilin, Streptocide) can also cope with this symptom.
There are also special lozenges that act specifically on the site of inflammation and relieve pain (Strepsils, Septolete Plus, Neo Angin, and others). For bacterial tonsillitis, the antibacterial drug "Azithromycin" is considered a common remedy for sore throat. But remember that you should not take it without a doctor's recommendation. It is also prescribed only for mild tonsillitis.
No less effective is considered the antibiotic "Amoxicillin", as well as "Amosin". They effectively cope with bacterial tonsillitis and help relieve sore throat in a few days.
Let's consider the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of tablets for sore throat using the popular drug "Falimint" as an example.
Pharmacodynamics
This drug is a part of the group of antitussive drugs. It has an antiseptic, analgesic, local anesthetic (weak) effect. It helps to remove unproductive and irritating cough that occurs with angina. After the tablet dissolves in the throat, a pleasant feeling of coolness is created. It does not dry the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and does not cause numbness.
Use sore throat pills during pregnancy
To treat angina in a pregnant woman, it is necessary to use complex therapy. Today, there are several drugs that are safe for the health of the fetus, as they do not penetrate the placenta.
Among the approved antibacterial drugs, the following can be distinguished:
- Penicillin.
- Macrolides (Rovamycin, Erythromycin, Clarithromycin).
- Cephalosporins (Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone).
If the patient's body temperature rises above 38 degrees, it is brought down with Panadol or Paracetamol. Please note that Aspirin is contraindicated for use during pregnancy. You can also use lozenges that relieve pain in the throat (Trachisan, Strepsils).
Overdose
When using lozenges, an overdose is almost impossible. If you take antibiotics, then it is necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage prescribed by the attending physician. In case of an overdose of antibacterial drugs, the following are possible: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting. For treatment, it is necessary to wash the stomach, as well as ensure sufficient fluid intake.
Inexpensive pills for sore throat
The most popular remedies for tonsillitis are various antibiotics. Of course, in pharmacies you can find both quite expensive drugs and their cheaper analogues. What antibacterial agents can be purchased without spending the family budget?
- Penicillin - despite the fact that it is the very first antibiotic known to mankind, its popularity is still not decreasing.
- Ampicillin is one of the most popular antibiotics used to treat sore throats.
- Bicillin is a medicine that contains three penicillin salts and is also not available in tablet form.
- Cefazolin is available in powder form for making a solution for injection.
- Amoxicillin is used in almost all cases of sore throat.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Angina pills" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.