Anacin, Pain-Eze, Tylenol, and 40 others; also in more than 150 combination products) Not an NSAID; doesn't cause stomach problems like NSAIDs; common ingredient in headache and cold medicines; large amounts can cause liver damage.
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood, and is usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. Although sore throat usually resolves without complications, it sometimes requires treatment with an antibiotic. There are some less common causes of sore throat that are serious or even life-threatening.
Antibiotics are prescribed. Strep is a cause of 5-10% of sore throats in adults. Sinusitis-some cold-like viruses affect the sinuses, causing runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, headache and mild temperature elevation. Sometimes your ears pop or hurt due to head congestion.