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Nonprescription medicines that relieve pain may help relieve some symptoms of strep throat, but they will not make you better any faster. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. 1  Acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for example, can help relieve throat pain and reduce fever. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. 2  Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help reduce throat irritation. 3  Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort. 4  Gargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp (5 g) salt in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of warm water.
If your child has strep throat: 1  Washing your hands and your childâs hands is the best thing that you can do to stop the spread of germs. 2  Teach your child to cover his mouth with a tissue or with his sleeve or elbow when coughing or sneezing. 3  If your child has fever, give acetaminophen or ibuprofen.