Whether you can take anti-inflammatory drugs, or antibiotics for sore throat, depends on the specific situation, as follows: 1, do not need to take anti-inflammatory drugs: sore throat is the most common clinical symptom, mostly seen in acute upper respiratory tract infections, such as acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, common cold, can appear sore throat symptoms, but most of these diseases are caused by viral infections, so do not need to take anti-inflammatory drugs, because anti-inflammatory drugs antibiotics are only effective for bacterial infections. Because anti-inflammatory drugs antibiotics are only effective for bacterial infections and have no effect on viral infections.2. Need to take anti-inflammatory drugs: If the sore throat is caused by purulent tonsillitis or throat ulcers caused by bacterial infections in the throat, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs, that is, antibiotics. Therefore, before using anti-inflammatory drugs for sore throat, the specific cause of the disease should be clarified, whether it is a viral infection or bacterial infection, only bacterial infection can take anti-inflammatory drugs.