Question: what otc medicine for sore throat?
Answer: Sprays to numb pain -- Dyclonine (Cepacol); phenol (Chloraseptic).
Painkillers -- Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve).
Hard candies that coat throat -- Sucking on candy or throat lozenges can be soothing. Be careful in young children because of the choking risk.