Will Otc Medicine Treat Covid

New research shows symptoms of long-COVID improve after taking over-the-counter allergy medications. Illustration by Michelle Budge, Deseret News. Researchers have discovered that over-the-counter antihistamines have been shown to greatly reduce the symptoms of long-COVID, according to a study published by the Journal for Nurse Practitioners. Managing COVID-19 symptoms Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home. You can treat symptoms with over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), to help you feel better.

Learn more about what to do if you are sick. Treatment Locator The pills, known as Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, will be available by prescription only "for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are.