Get Cough, Cold, Flu & Strep Throat Treatment with Caredocnow

Feeling under the weather with a cough, cold, flu, or strep throat? Prescription medications and over-the-counter treatments can help relieve symptoms and speed up recovery. Quickly treat your symptoms with 24/7 virtual care starting at $25/message visit or $80/video visit.

How It Works:

1. Online Consultation: Choose your condition, answer some questions, and connect with a provider through message or video (availability varies by state). Message visits start at $25, while video visits are available for $80.

2. Pharmacy of Your Choice: If prescribed, pick up your medication at a pharmacy of your choice.

Benefits:

• Convenience: No need to wait in long lines; get access to healthcare providers quickly from the comfort of your home.

• Privacy: Enjoy discreet consultations ensuring complete confidentiality.

Common Cough, Cold, Flu, and Strep Throat Medications:

Your Caredocnow provider will determine which (if any) cough, cold, flu, or strep throat treatment is medically appropriate for you based on your symptoms and health history. If you're prescribed medication, pick it up at a pharmacy of your choice.

• For Cough and Cold:

  • Cough Suppressants: Used to reduce the urge to cough.
    • Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
  • Expectorants: Help thin mucus to make it easier to expel from the airways.
    • Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
  • Decongestants: Help reduce nasal congestion and sinus pressure.
    • Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
    • Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

• For Flu:

  • Antiviral Medications: Can reduce the severity and duration of flu symptoms if taken within the first 48 hours of symptoms.
    • Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
    • Zanamivir (Relenza)

• For Strep Throat:

  • Antibiotics: Strep throat is caused by a bacterial infection, so antibiotics are prescribed to clear the infection.
    • Amoxicillin
    • Penicillin
    • Azithromycin (Zithromax)

What Causes Cough, Cold, Flu, and Strep Throat?

• Cough and Cold: These are usually caused by viral infections such as the rhinovirus. Symptoms may include a runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, and mild fever.

• Flu: Caused by the influenza virus, flu symptoms are more severe than a cold and often include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and headaches.

• Strep Throat: Caused by a bacterial infection (Group A Streptococcus) and characterized by a severe sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing.

How Medications Work:

• Antiviral Medications: Help treat flu symptoms and reduce the severity or duration of the illness.

• Antibiotics: Prescribed for bacterial infections like strep throat to kill the bacteria causing the infection.

• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications: Provide symptom relief for coughing, congestion, and sore throat.

Requirements:

• Eligibility: You’re 18-64 years old and experiencing symptoms of a cough, cold, flu, or sore throat.

• Health Conditions: You don’t have severe symptoms that require urgent care (such as trouble breathing, high fever, or chest pain). If you're experiencing severe symptoms, please seek immediate care in an emergency room (ER).

Follow-Up:

• You have 14 days to follow up with a provider on any treatment-related questions.

Is This Treatment Right for You?

Find out if our online treatment for cough, cold, flu, or strep throat with Caredocnow is suitable for your needs. Connect with a provider today to discuss your symptoms and health history.