Kerratan generic name is loratadine, belongs to the anti-allergy drugs; ibuprofen belongs to the antipyretic analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs. Pharyngitis, runny nose and body aches, indicating the presence of acute upper respiratory tract infections, there is no indication for the use of loratadine, if the fever is more than 38.5 degrees can be oral ibuprofen.
1. Ibuprofen is an antipyretic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. It is usually used only when the fever caused by pharyngitis (body temperature over 38.5 degrees), headache, limb pain and other discomfort, but at the same time need to identify the cause of the disease, follow the doctor’s instructions with the use of antibiotics or antiviral drugs and other treatments. Pregnant and lactating women, peptic ulcer patients are prohibited.
2. Loratadine is an antihistamine commonly used to relieve symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and is usually used only when pharyngitis is combined with allergic rhinitis or other allergic diseases. But also need to actively seek medical attention, under the guidance of the doctor to identify the cause of the disease and targeted treatment.
Pharyngitis with a runny nose and body aches can be a bacterial infection or a viral infection. For bacterial infection caused by pharyngitis, should follow the doctor’s instructions to use antibiotics; for viral infection caused by pharyngitis, should follow the doctor’s instructions to use antiviral drugs. If the systemic symptoms are mild or absent, only local treatment can be used, such as compound borax solution gargle, oral iodine tablets.
Pharyngitis runny nose body aches, patients should consult a doctor in a timely manner, by the doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, give targeted treatment. Different drugs have different contraindications and adverse reactions, do not blindly self-medication.