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.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection, which makes your throat become painful and inflamed. Itâs caused by the presence of streptococcus bacteria, and although anyone can get it, children between the ages of 5 and 15 years are the most common sufferers.