What medicine should be taken for a sore throat?

Generally, for sore throat, medications such as Xigua Shuang Throat Lozenges, Yinhuang Throat Tablets, Amoxicillin Capsules, Acetaminophen Tablets, and Cefixime Capsules may be taken under medical guidance. Additionally, it is important to identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment. Specific details are as follows:

1. Xigua Shuang Throat Lozenges: The main ingredients include watermelon frost, borneol, menthol oil, and menthol. These lozenges are used to treat conditions such as sore and swollen throat and hoarseness, offering effects of soothing the voice, relieving throat discomfort, reducing swelling, and alleviating pain.

2. Yinhuang Throat Tablets: Composed of extracts from honeysuckle and skullcap, these tablets can treat sore throat caused by acute pharyngitis or tonsillitis, providing heat-clearing, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory effects.

3. Amoxicillin Capsules: Indicated for various infections caused by susceptible bacteria, these capsules have anti-inflammatory properties and may help relieve sore throat resulting from bacterial infections.

4. Acetaminophen Tablets: For mild sore throat, common analgesics such as acetaminophen may be taken orally under medical advice. Acetaminophen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, thereby providing pain relief.

5. Cefixime Capsules: By inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, this medication exerts bactericidal effects and is effective against sore throat and inflammation caused by susceptible bacterial infections.

It should be noted that if sore throat is severe or persists for a prolonged period, or is accompanied by other serious symptoms, the underlying cause should be identified and treated accordingly.