What drugs are used for herpes pharyngitis

Herpes pharyngitis is a self-limiting viral infection, mainly caused by coxsackievirus and echovirus infection, in principle, there are no special serious complications, usually 5-7 days, the condition can be cured. If the attack can pay attention to oral hygiene, keep the mouth clean, gargle with light salt water every day, also can be used 10% silver nitrate applied to the ulcer, oral vitamin C and B, etc., antiviral drugs can be used ribavirin, ganciclovir, etc., antibiotics are not effective for viral pharyngitis. However, if a bacterial infection is considered, antibiotics may be used as appropriate. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic drugs such as Cengong Zaixin can be given.