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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.
The best thing to do if you can`t take antibiotics for strep throat is to stay far away from sugar and overeating(overloads system so it can`t fight infection) and have extra vitamin C tabs. Vitamin C is not harmful at higher doses but it is best to wean your body off of it and not stop having it suddenly.