Prevention
Avoiding sore throats
While you cannot always prevent a sore throat completely, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of catching an infection.
Wash your hands regularly
This can help stop the spread of bacteria or viruses and is especially important if people around you appear to be infected.
Avoid smoking
Avoid smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke, which can irritate your throat.2
Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth
The cold and flu viruses can enter your body through the eyes, nose and mouth. By not touching them too much, you can limit the risk of droplets on the hands reaching these areas and causing infection.
- Mayo Clinic. Diseases & Conditions. Sore throat. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sore-throat/symptoms-causes/syc-20351635 Accessed January 2024.
- NIH News in Health. https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2013/03/soothing-sore-throat#:~:text=The%20best%20way%20to%20protect,which%20can%20irritate%20your%20throat. Accessed: January 2024 .
Reporting of side effects:
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. Please report side effects with any medicine or vaccine directly via the national reporting system HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Website: www.hpra.ie
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. You should also report any side effects to Viatris Pharmacovigilance on 0044 (0) 800 1218267 or email pv.ireland@viatris.com.
