Nonprescription medications that relieve pain may help relieve some symptoms of strep throat, but they will not make you better any faster.
- Acetaminophen will help relieve pain and reduce fever caused by strep throat. Aspirin or ibuprofen will also help. Do not give aspirin to children because it has been linked to Reye syndrome.
- Anesthetic throat sprays numb the throat area to help relieve pain. Throat lozenges or drops may help relieve pain and keep the throat moist.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Last Updated | August 8, 2008 |
Author:Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: 08/08/2008
