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Time to effect
30–60 minutes
Effort level
low
Category
Pharma
Typical approach
Medication
How it works
Ibuprofen inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, reducing prostaglandin production and thereby reducing inflammation and pain. Paracetamol reduces pain centrally.
Ibuprofen is preferable as it addresses inflammation as well as pain. Take with food. Do not exceed recommended doses. Seek medical attention if sore throat is severe, persistent beyond 7 days or accompanied by high fever.
Strong evidence for both ibuprofen and paracetamol for sore throat pain relief. Ibuprofen consistently outperforms paracetamol in RCTs for sore throat specifically.
Community experiences
Anonymous · 0xa3f2
Tried for 6 weeks
“Noticeably less frequent issues after about a month of consistent use. Worth sticking with.”
Anonymous · 0xb71c
Tried for 4 weeks
“Good results overall. Had to adjust the approach slightly but found what worked for me. Would recommend trying it.”
Anonymous · 0xc8a1
Tried for 2 weeks
“Some improvement but not as dramatic as I hoped. Might need longer to see full benefit. Still continuing.”
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