Sore throats and sore throat sprays

A small percentage of sore throats can be caused by a bacteria such as Streptococcus (strep throat) or by a specific irritation caused, for instance, from coughing and smoking.

However, the majority of sore throats are caused by a virus which infects the cells lining the back of the throat causing pain and inflammation. As viruses do not respond to antibiotics, they are best treated symptomatically, helping to relieve the pain and discomfort until the sore throat disappears.

To help relieve the discomfort of a sore throat you can try lozenges which come either medicated or non-medicated or you can try a medicated throat spray. A spray is an ideal way to relieve sore throats. Ultra Chloraseptic® sprays contain an anaesthetic. They come with an easy to use spray pump with a long nozzle to allow you to direct the gentle spray straight to the site of pain. This allows the medicine to start working immediately giving you relief in seconds. Plus, because the medicine goes straight to the site of pain, you should avoid numbing your mouth which can happen with some anaesthetic lozenges.

Plus, Ultra's sprays are pocket friendly (the bottle has a cap) for use on the go.

Ultra Chloraseptic®, the UK's best selling sore throat spray, comes in two great tasting flavours: Cherry and Original Menthol.

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