do anti inflammatories work on flu symptoms and sore throats?

Answer 1

The best way to reduce the discomfort of sore throat is to take pain meds like Tylenol or Advil (acetominofen or Ibuprofen).

Warm beverages and soups are also soothing to the throat.

Gargling with warm salt water is effective at soothing and also for helping to reduce the viral infection. Good oral hygiene when you are sick is also good -- brushing your teeth and using antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine brand) are helpful to reduce the level of viruses in your mouth.

There are also tons of products such as throat lozenges and throat sprays that are soothing. For lozenges, I have found that the most effective active ingredient is:
hexylresorcinol
But there are not very many products that have it. Instead you will probably be able to find products containing other active ingredients.

The brand Cepacol is generally the most effective lozenges available (in the USA). Here is their website:
http://www.cepacol.com/pharmacist.asp...

Answer 2

I take Co - Codamol Eff: at the first sign of any cold or flu symptoms. Just drop two tablets in a half glass of water and drink when the fizz stops. (every 4 to 6 hours)

Answer 3

Anti- inflamatories ie neurofen, will help with uncomfortable or pain you are experiencing. For extra help, take paracetamol then two hours later take ibuprofen, then two hours paracetamol ...like that..because they are different pain killers and work different ways you can overlap them or even take them together, but be warned.... bodies get use to pills very quickly and only use when really struggling with pain. Hope you feel better soon x

Answer 4

They might help a little. With the real influenza virus very little is effective.

Answer 5

It may make you more comfortable but it will have no effect on the virus.

Answer 6

yeah but paracetomol are better

Answer 7

Yes, they'll help.