what are the best medicine for sore throat?!

Question: What are the best medicine for sore throat?

...ok like i have this sore throat i had it already for about a month now,every time I swallow it hurts it's like I can't breath anymore then this week I have a cough and it's hard for me to cough cuz it really hurts,I haven't taken any medications yet I still don't have time to buy and it might cause me a lot,what's the best home made medication and what would I do and not do???
thanks...

Answers:

You have man prescription and non-prescription options.

Home Remedy:
Warm Salt Water (mix 1 TBSP of salt in 6 oz very warm water). Gargle, sooth, repeat every 2 hours.

OTC Medicines:
Cepacol lozenges (with Dextromethorphan and Benzocaine - cough supressant and numbing agent).
Choloraseptic lozenges or spray (numbing agents)
Many other cough drops.

Rx: Anything with lidocaine. There is a famous Pharmacists Mix called "Magic mouthwash" (Benadryl to dry up post nasal drip | Lidocaine to numb | Mylanta to soothe). It's called BLM / Magic Mouthwash. It's rx only because too much lidocaine changes the heart rhythm and beating.

Best of luck.

(FYI By far the lidocaine is the best, but requires an Rx and can be expensive). Salt Water is the next best and really does work that well.

pharmacy school

Ginger tea with a little honey.

http://www.teabenefits.com/herbal-tea-be…

I gargle with and drink warm green tea and honey. It usually helps

vicodin

Drink Hot tea with honey. Stay away from dairy for a while..

lagundi. or try to gargle luke-warm water with salt

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