Patients suffering from viral colds with sore throats can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and reduce fever. In addition, you can also take anti-cold medications such as Sensacor, Tylenol, Crypto, etc. These medications contain acetaminophen, all of which have the effect of relieving sore throat, headache and many other symptoms caused by colds. While taking these symptomatic drugs, you can also take drugs with antiviral effects, such as oseltamivir phosphate pellets, to help treat the cause of the disease. In addition, there are also proprietary Chinese medicines that can help relieve sore throat, such as Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid, Blue Scutellaria Oral Liquid and Cold and Fever Granules, all of which can help relieve sore throat, while drinking more water can help relieve symptoms.