Sore Throat

Updated: June 26, 2023

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Pathophysiology

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Prognostic Factors

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Age group

Associated comorbidity

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Differential Diagnoses

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Medication

 

phenol oropharyngeal 


Indicated for Sore Throat
Cloraseptic, Ulcerease sore throat gargle: Gargle or swish the solution for a duration of 15 seconds, and then spit it out; repeat it every two hours
Chloraseptic: five sprays into the affected area or throat; repeat it for two hours
Pain-A-Lay, Cheracol: Spray into throat directly, rinse it for 15 sec, and spit it out; repeat it every two hours
Cepastat: Use two lozenges every two hours as needed
Apply a minute amount of the product gently near the affected area one time a day or two-three times a day



glycerin oropharyngeal 

Indicated for Dry/Sore Mouth
:


Apply a one-inch gel strip directly to the tongue and around the tooth or gum surface whenever needed.
Avoid rinsing



agrimony 

Take 2 to 4g/day orally



chlorquinaldol 


Indicated for Mouth, throat disorders
One tablet was placed high in the vagina at every night time for nearly 5 to 8 days and followed by 2 to 5 days following menstruation. For severe cases, initial therapy is for 2 to 3 weeks followed by several weeks



tyrothricin 

One lozenge orally
Note: do not chew or swallow the whole tablet
(or) Throat spray
Initial dose: spray orally 1-2times in about 2-3hours
Maintenance dose: spray orally once every six hours



amylmetacresol 

Take one capsule as required
Do not exceed more than 8 lozenges each day



 

phenol oropharyngeal 


Indicated for Sore Throat
Chloraseptic:
Age >12 years: Five sprays into the affected area or throat; repeat it for two hours
Age 2-12 years: Three sprays into the affected area or throat; repeat it for two hours
Age <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Ulcerease
Age > 3 years: Gargle or swish the solution for a duration of 15 seconds, and then spit it out; repeat it every two hours
Age <3 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Chloraseptic Kids Sore Throat:
Age >12 years: Use the Chloraseptic formulation
Age 2-12 years: Five sprays into the affected area or throat; repeat it for two hours
Age <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Cepastat Extra Strength
Age >12 years: Use two lozenges every two hours as needed
Age 6-12 years: one lozenge every two hours as needed; it should not exceed 10 lozenges in a day
Age <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Cepastat
Age >12 years: Use two lozenges every two hours as needed
Age 6-12 years: one lozenge every two hours as needed; it should not exceed 18 lozenges in a day
Age <6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Antiseptic Topical
Modified Castellani Paint:
Age >12 years
1.5% (i.e., 30 mL); consists of ethanol 13%, basic fuchsin, acetone, resorcinol
Age <12 years
Safety and efficacy not established



glycerin oropharyngeal 

Indicated for Dry/Sore Mouth:


<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years: Apply a 1-inch gel strip directly to the tongue and around the tooth or gum surface whenever needed
Avoid rinsing



tyrothricin 

For children aged 12 years and above:
One lozenge orally
Note: do not chew or swallow the whole tablet
(Or) Throat spray
For children aged seven years and above:
Initial dose: spray orally 1-2times in about 2-3hours
Maintenance dose: spray orally once every six hours



amylmetacresol 

Take 1 capsule as required
Do not exceed more than 4 lozenges each day



 

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