Doctors, Nurses, and Recovered Patients Recommending These ‘Over The Counter Meds’ To Lessen The Blow From Covid-19 Virus

Here’s What You Actually Need To Buy To Prepare For Coronavirus

UPDATE 03/31/20 – Let Your Fever Run High to 104 degrees F. It will help fight the virus, only take Fever reducer when it gets too high.

I have a friend who’s a doctor, and she had some really good insight into what is working if you get the virus but your symptoms aren’t severe or critical. (for the sake of privacy and her job I am not going to name her on social media.)

The doctors and nurses have noted these specific over the counter meds that really do work and lessen the blow of the virus.

(Please note disclaimer: If your symptoms worsen or become severe—for example, if you have a fever over 104 degrees Fahrenheit (for adults) or difficulty breathing—you need to call your doctor or get medical help immediately.)

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– TYLENOL Extra Strength Caplets With 500 mg Acetaminophen

Both medical experts recommended acetaminophen for relieving aches, pain, and fevers commonly associated with COVID-19. Tylenol is the most well-known form of acetaminophen, and these extra strength caplets for adults each contain 500 milligrams of the active ingredient for up to 6 hours of relief. The 24-count bottle is still available to order online.

– Mucinex Maximum Strength 12 Hour Chest Congestion Expectorant

Guaifenesin, often known by the brand name Mucinex, is an expectorant that can help thin phlegm and treat chest congestion from upper respiratory viruses. These extended-release tablets each include 1,200 milligrams of guaifenesin for up to 12 hours of relief so you can breathe easier. You can also opt for a 100-pill value pack of the generic version of extended-release guaifenesin that ends up being cheaper.

– PE Nasal Decongestant Tablets

Using Sudafed to relieve nasal congestion that can result from COVID-19, the common cold, or the flu. This non-drowsy, maximum-strength option from Walgreens is the generic equivalent to Sudafed—it contains 10 milligrams of phenylephrine to minimize nasal swelling, resulting in less sinus pressure and pain. These tablets use phenylephrine for its decongestant benefits, but you can also opt for a medication with pseudoephedrine, which requires you to show identification and pick it up behind the pharmacy counter (no doctor’s prescription needed).

– Mucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion Relief Caplets

For a combination drug that can reduce multiple symptoms, try Mucinex’s Severe Congestion Relief caplets for adults. Using maximum strength doses of acetaminophen, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine, the non-drowsy medicine acts as a pain reliever, fever reducer, expectorant, and nasal decongestant in one, so you can treat a host of symptoms simultaneously and feel better faster.

– Mucinex Sinus-Max Day and Night Caplets

Another option from Mucinex, this multi-symptom pack comes with 10 maximum-strength capsules for daytime relief and 10 for night. The non-drowsy day pill contains 3 doctor-recommended ingredients to treat coronavirus symptoms—acetaminophen, guaifenesin, and a decongestant—while the night pill uses an antihistamine instead of a cough expectorant to help you sleep.

– Chloraseptic Chloraseptic Sore Throat Lozenges

Lozenges helps soothe irritation from a sore throat or cough, and we like this fast-acting option from Chloraseptic. The cherry-flavored lozenges use benzocaine and menthol to numb the throat slightly to minimize pain and soreness. Available in an 18-pack for just under $6, they’re easy to pop in your mouth for quick relief no matter where you are.

More info and reference – https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/over-the-counter-treatments-for-coronavirus