Question: what over the counter medicine is best for a sore throat?
Answer: Sore throat medicines: 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.