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I have strep and i am on amoxicillin. can i also gargle oil of oregano and salt water? i wanted to make sure the antibiotics would still be effective. but i want to get rid of this pain asap?
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Yes, you can do it if you think those solutions can alleviate the sore throat. By the way, you can take OTC analgesic such as tylenol, advil, naproxen, etc. for throat pain if you have not.
Answered 2/2/2023
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