Antiviral drugs are prescription-only medication in the United States. Readily available over-the-counter medications do not directly affect the disease, but they do provide relief from influenza symptoms, as illustrated in the table below.
Children and teenagers with flu symptoms (particularly fever) should avoid taking aspirin as taking aspirin in the presence of influenza infection (especially Influenzavirus B) can lead to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease of the brain.[31]
| Symptom(s) | OTC Medicine |
|---|---|
| fever, aches, pains, sinus pressure, sore throat | analgesics |
| nasal congestion, sinus pressure | decongestants |
| sinus pressure, runny nose, watery eyes, cough | antihistamines |
| cough | cough suppressant |
| sore throat | local anesthetics |
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