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Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an infection affecting the tonsils at the sides of the throat. It can cause a sore throat, swollen tonsils, trouble swallowing, fever, cough, headache or tiredness.

Rulide

Roxithromycin

150mg · 300mg

Roxithromycin tablets for bacterial infections like tonsillitis. As a macrolide, it is a penicillin alternative for those with allergies.

From$0.92/ 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

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

Key points

  • Viruses and bacteria can both cause tonsillitis.
  • Children, teenagers and adults can develop it, although it often occurs in childhood.
  • Antibiotics may be used for bacterial tonsillitis, but they do not treat viral infections.

Medicines listed for tonsillitis

The listed products contain Roxithromycin and Cefuroxime Axetil, as well as cefadroxil. These are antibiotic ingredients represented in the catalogue for tonsillitis affecting the tonsils.

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