What should I do if my throat is still sore and dry after taking my prescribed Augmentin 625, Zerodol, and Betadine gargle, especially since I recently quit smoking five days ago and had previously seen an ear, nose, and throat doctor after a dental procedure?
First, congratulations on quitting smoking five days ago! Your throat tissues are currently healing, which naturally causes temporary dryness and irritation. The medications you are taking?amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin 625), aceclofenac (Zerodol), and povidone-iodine (Betadine) gargle?are treating the infection, but can also contribute to dryness. To help, please stay highly hydrated with warm fluids, try steam inhalation, and use soothing saline gargles. Since you recently had a dental procedure, keep your ENT doctor updated if your symptoms worsen or if you develop a fever.