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Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat, often called a sore throat. It can cause pain when swallowing, redness and swelling at the back of the throat.

Keftab

Cephalexin

125mg · 250mg · 375mg · 500mg · 750mg

Cephalexin tablets for bacterial infections such as pharyngitis. It belongs to the cephalosporin class and disrupts bacterial cell walls.

From$0.85/ tabletView

Ceftin

Cefuroxime Axetil

125mg · 250mg · 500mg

Cefuroxime axetil tablets for bacterial infections and throat infections. It is a second-generation cephalosporin, covering a broader range of bacteria.

From$2.52/ tabletView

Suprax

Cefixime

100mg · 200mg

Cefixime tablets for bacterial infections and otitis media. They kill bacteria by weakening their cell walls.

From$1.27/ tabletView

Duricef

Cefadroxil

250mg · 500mg

Cefadroxil capsules for bacterial infections such as tonsillitis. They kill bacteria by interfering with their cell wall formation.

From$0.41/ tabletView

Vantin

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

100mg · 200mg

Cefpodoxime proxetil tablets for bacterial infections and pharyngitis. It stops bacteria from building cell walls, causing them to die.

From$2.15/ tabletView

Key points

  • Viruses cause most cases of pharyngitis, although bacteria and fungi can also be responsible.
  • Symptoms can include cough, fever, swollen glands and white patches in the throat.
  • Antibiotics can have a role when a sore throat has a bacterial cause.

Medicines listed for Pharyngitis

The listed products for pharyngitis contain cephalosporin antibiotics: Cephalexin and Cefuroxime Axetil, as well as cefixime, cefadroxil and cefpodoxime proxetil. This medicine group is used for some bacterial infections.

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