For the last 4 days i have had a VERY bad sore throat where it is VERY difficult for me to swallow. I heard that the doctor might give me an anti-biotic for this problem. However the last time I needed to use an anti-biotic, the pill was HUGE and hard for me to swallow. Now, i cant even swallow my own saliva without gringing, I might get an anti-biotic to help. But if i get that huge pill for this, I know for a fact that i will not be able to swallow it. Does anybody know if these anti-biotics come in a liquid form? Because if they dont, I'm going to have a major problem swallowing that pill. thanx for your help! :)
2006-11-20 07:12:02 · 3 answers · asked by Bebe 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
There are liquid antibiotics but I'm not sure if they are solely used for children. I know there's a pink one called amoxicillin. Talk to your doctor and let him/her know that you are worried about being able to take the medicine. Pills come in so many different sizes. There are also some steroid shots available (not like weird athletes use) that will get your body on a fast track to feeling better.
Another thing you might want to try is drinking some warm water with a slice of lemon or lime in it to relax before taking your meds. Also, some meds are hard on the stomach so make sure that you take them in the middle of eating to prevent an upset stomach. If you take a pill in the middle of your meal, it helps trick your body into thinking that it might be food and is easier to get down.
2006-11-22 20:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by -L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Gargle with a salt solution. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water, gargle for 20-30 seconds and spit it out.
-Drink 1 cup of hot milk boiled with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
-Rest your voice. Avoid talking too much or straining your voice.
2006-11-20 10:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sneha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the pill.
get better afterwards.
2006-11-20 07:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by a_aramirez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋