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Sore throat
I have pain in my throat which also pains my left side of ear and pain while swallowing.
Are these medications good to take ? I do not have oral betadine to gaggle what is next alternate? Dr prescribed me,
MONTAIR LC STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
ZINCOVIT STRIP OF
AUGMENTIN DUO
PANTOP 40MG
BETADINE 2% MINT
DOLO 650MG STRIP
Can instead of these I can take the medicines below ?
Bilambic-M
Cyra-D
Zerodol-P
Dolo
Augmented-625
Rifagut-400
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Except zerodol and ridagut
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Cyra-D, Rifagut are for dyspepsia symptoms , if present like acid reflux, burning abdominal pain, nausea, etc, then take, otherwise not needed. Rifagut not necessary
Dolo alone is good enough, no need of using zerodol sp.
You can take augmentin.
If betadine is not available for gargles, you can use chlorhexidine.
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Your symptoms (throat pain radiating to the left ear and pain while swallowing) are most consistent with acute throat infection (pharyngitis/tonsillitis) with referred ear pain.
This is common and not usually a serious ear problem. The medicines your doctor prescribed are appropriate for this condition.
Next Steps
✔️ You may take:
• Augmentin 625 / Augmentin Duo – complete the full course
• Pantop 40 – once daily before breakfast
• Dolo 650 – for pain/fever (max 3/day)
• Montair-LC – if allergy or post-nasal drip present
• Zincovit – optional supportive supplement
❌ Do NOT substitute with:
• Rifagut-400 (gut-specific antibiotic)
• Zerodol-P (strong painkiller, unnecessary)
• Bilambic-M (not useful here)
• Cyra-D (not required unless reflux dominates)
If Betadine gargle is unavailable:
• Warm salt-water gargles 3–4 times/day (best alternative)
Health Tips
• Drink warm fluids, avoid cold drinks and smoking
• Rest your voice, avoid spicy/oily foods
• Improvement usually starts within 48–72 hours
• Seek review if pain worsens, fever persists, or swallowing becomes difficult
This is a common, reversible condition and you’re on the right path. With correct medication and simple home care, recovery is expected.
If you’d like, an online consultation can help monitor progress and adjust treatment safely without unnecessary drugs.
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Zerodol p to replace with
Zerodol sp three times a day after food.
Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot water gargle it before meals two times a day. Rest continue as in lower slat.
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you are considering too many medications
please don't self medicate
kindly consult me on practo
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No need to take rifagut 400 and zerodol p.
Rest medications you can take.
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Dp gargles with betadine solution as it will give you 50%relief .
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Have a quick recovery!
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Hello, no need to take Zerodol and ridagut. Rest of the medicines should work similar to first prescription.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Yes, except rifagut and sp
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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