Throat spray

[Helloeveryone_]

Hi everyone

Recently someone posted a reply to someone and said they used a throat spray at the first sign of infection, I can’t find the post and was wondering if they minded telling me which one they use?

Thanks

[djbctla]

Your chemist should b the first port of call for that information. Best of luck BENRARDINE

[Helloeveryone_ in reply to djbctla]

Ok thanks

[Poobah]

I gargle Listerine at the first sign of a sore throat and suck vit C/zinc lozenges (Listerine is antibacterial, while zinc is supposed to be good at tackling viruses).

But if you're buying a throat spray, I would get an antiviral one if you want to target a viral infection/cold. There are anaesthetic sprays on the market that soothe or numb the throat, but they won't address the infection. Antibacterial/antiseptic sprays aren't going to deal with a virus either. Talk to your pharmacist, they should be able to help, depending on what you want the spray to do.

NB that there are sprays that contain NSAIDs, so if you have a sensitivity to aspirin and ibuprofen, be careful and read the small print.

[Helloeveryone_]

Hi Poobah

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

[Patk1]

Vicks first defence nasal spray

[Poobah in reply to Patk1]

Do you use that on your throat Patk1? I'm intrigued, does it work?

[Patk1 in reply to Poobah]

I use it to hopefully protect me frm others colds,glue etc

[Helloeveryone_ in reply to Patk1]

Thanks for your reply

[Potatocrisp]

I gargle at least 4 times a day with sea salt in warm but boiled water and it helps me very much if my throat is bad.

[Helloeveryone_ in reply to Potatocrisp]

Thanks potatocrisp

[Potatocrisp in reply to Helloeveryone_]

You are welcome 🥰