tonsillitis treatment

How to treat tonsillitis yourself

• get plenty of rest.
• drink cool drinks to soothe the throat.
• take paracetamol or ibuprofen (do not give aspirin to children under 16)
• gargle with warm salty water (children should not try this)

1. What is the best medicine for tonsillitis?
2. How can I get rid of tonsillitis fast?
3. How can I treat tonsillitis without antibiotics?
4. What antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis?

What is the best medicine for tonsillitis?

Penicillin taken by mouth for 10 days is the most common antibiotic treatment prescribed for tonsillitis caused by group A streptococcus. If your child is allergic to penicillin, your doctor will prescribe an alternative antibiotic.

How can I get rid of tonsillitis fast?

Home remedies

1. Get lots of rest.
2. Drink warm or very cold fluids to help with throat pain.
3. Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins, ice cream, and applesauce.
4. Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your room.
5. Gargle with warm salt water.
6. Suck on lozenges with benzocaine or other medications to numb your throat.

How can I treat tonsillitis without antibiotics?

There are a number of home remedies that can effectively treat or reduce the symptoms of tonsillitis.

1. Salt water gargling. Gargling and rinsing with warm salt water can help sooth a sore throat and pain caused by tonsillitis. ...
2. Licorice lozenges. ...
3. Warm tea with raw honey. ...
4. Popsicles and ice chips. ...
5. Humidifiers.

What antibiotics are used to treat tonsillitis?

Penicillin and amoxicillin are the antibiotics that doctors prescribe most often to adults with bacterial tonsillitis. People who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics will receive a suitable substitute.