How can pharyngitis and tonsillitis be treated

Condition analysis:
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis may be caused by bacteria or viruses. Your doctor may be able to tell the likely cause of the infection. If the infection is caused by viruses, then your doctor may not prescribe an antibiotic. In this case, symptomatic treatment is required till the virus runs it's course (usually 3-5 days). Symptomatic treatment usually consists of over-the-counter medicines that relieve fever and pain. If the infection is caused by bacteria, antibiotics may be prescribed by your doctor. However, antibiotics do not treat fever and pain that may frequently be present with infections directly. For these symptoms it is important to use over-the-counter fever and pain medicines.

Instructions:
Mercurius solubilis (Merc. Sol.) 6C - This has been used medicinally in its raw form since the times of Ancient Egypt to treat a range of infections. However, in more recent times, medicinal use of raw Merc. Sol. was discontinued due to the aggressive nature of Merc. Sol. and the risk of side effects However, in its homeopathic form, one receives the therapeutic benefits of Merc. Sol. without the associated side effects in concentrated forms. Used homeopathically, Merc. Sol. is extremely effective in the treatment of all mouth and throat infections, including infected throats, tonsils, tooth abscess and oral thrush. It is also recommended for fever as well as infections of the sinus and ears.