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What medicine is most effective for a sore throat caused by a cold?

Nov 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
In general, treatment can be carried out by taking medications such as Watermelon Frost Tablets, Sarcandra Glabra Tablets, Yinhuang Tablets, Paracetamol and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Tablets, or Oral Liquid of Shuanghuanglian. If symptoms cannot be relieved through medication, prompt medical attention is recommended. In daily life, if symptoms such as a sore throat caused by a cold occur, medication can be taken initially for treatment.

Generally, medications such as Xigua Shuang (watermelon frost) tablets, Caoshanhu tablets, Yinhuang tablets, Phenylephrine Dextromethorphan Paracetamol Tablets, and Shuanghuanglian oral liquid can be taken under medical guidance for treatment. If medication fails to relieve symptoms, prompt medical attention is recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Xigua Shuang (Watermelon Frost) Tablets

The main ingredients of Xigua Shuang tablets include watermelon frost, borneol, and menthol. These components help clear heat, reduce fire symptoms, alleviate swelling, and relieve pain. Additionally, borneol and menthol can soothe and refresh the throat, reducing throat pain and discomfort.

2. Caoshanhu Tablets

The primary component of Caoshanhu tablets is Sarcandra glabra extract, along with menthol and peppermint oil. Sarcandra glabra extract has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and helps dispel wind and relieve pain. Menthol and peppermint oil improve local blood circulation in the throat area, helping to clear the throat and relieve discomfort.

3. Yinhuang Tablets

Yinhuang tablets mainly contain Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) and Scutellaria baicalensis (baical skullcap). Lonicera japonica helps clear heat, detoxify the body, and relieve wind-heat symptoms, while Scutellaria baicalensis clears heat, dries dampness, reduces fire symptoms, and detoxifies. Together, these components can effectively treat sore throat caused by the common cold.

4. Phenylephrine Dextromethorphan Paracetamol Tablets

Phenylephrine Dextromethorphan Paracetamol Tablets contain paracetamol and dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Paracetamol provides antipyretic and analgesic effects, which can help alleviate symptoms such as throat pain and fever.

5. Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid

The main ingredients of Shuanghuanglian oral liquid include Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle), Scutellaria baicalensis (baical skullcap), and Forsythia suspensa (forsythia). These ingredients help relieve surface symptoms caused by wind invasion, clear heat, and detoxify the body, providing effective treatment for symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat in the early stages of a cold.

In daily life, if symptoms of a sore throat due to the common cold occur, initial treatment can involve taking medication. However, if symptoms are severe or do not improve, timely medical consultation is advised to avoid delaying treatment.

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