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Medicines 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acidQuestion & answer

2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid · Medicine question

Does it cure a sore throat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 14 August 2026Reviewed 14 August 2026

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Answer

It may soothe discomfort, but it does not treat every underlying cause.

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