Cepacol, known for its sore throat lozenges1, hot medication2&3, and now new raspberry-flavoured effervescent4, explores three reasons you have a sore throat but no fever.
1. Tonsillitis
Your tonsils – those two small lumps of soft tissue at the back of your throat5a – are like your body’s built-in defence team, helping to trap germs and keep infections at bay.5b Most of the time, your tonsils do a good job at keeping you healthy, but sometimes, they get overwhelmed and become infected themselves. That’s when tonsillitis takes over, leaving your throat sore and swollen.5c While tonsillitis can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection6a, contrary to popular belief, it rarely results in fever.6b
2. Strep Throat
Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that causes throat pain,7a often developing suddenly within two to five days of exposure.7b While fever is often a symptom of strep, it is possible to have strep without a spiking temperature.7c
3. Allergies
Allergies can bring on a whole host of uncomfortable symptoms – from post-nasal drip8a and congestion8b to a scratchy sore throat8c – but they don’t cause a fever.8d However, allergy symptoms can weaken your body’s defences, making you more susceptible to viral or bacterial infections, which can lead to a fever. That’s why it’s easy to mistake a fever for an allergy symptom, when in reality, it’s usually a sign of an underlying infection.8d
Beat The Scratch With Cepacol® New Raspberry-Flavoured Effervescent4
Cepacol® Effervescent helps to relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing and cough, opening of the airways, thinning of mucus and providing relief of coughs associated with inflammation of the airways. It also supports the immune function within the upper respiratory tract and provides antioxidant support for the maintenance of good health.
In addition to Cepacol’s newly launched raspberry-flavoured effervescent4, the Cepacol® range includes the cough and cold syrup9, Plus cough and cold syrup10 specifically designed for night time relief, a throat spray11 and throat gargle12, Medsip, a hot medicated drink2&3 in either ginger or honey lemon flavours, and throat lozenges1 in four flavours – regular, black current, honey & lemon and menthol.
So, when you’re dealing with a sore throat, remember, there’s a Cepacol® for that!
Embrace the Winter Warrior within, with Cepacol®
As we brace ourselves for the winter months, it’s wise to be prepared. Adcock Ingram’s Winter Warriors 2025 Campaign offers a range of products aimed at combating common cold and flu symptoms. With brands like Cepacol®, Panado®, Compral®, and ViralGuard™, you can arm yourself and your loved ones against the seasonal sniffles.
Cepacol®’s new range of products is now available at leading pharmacies and retailers nationwide. For more information and references, visit www.cepacol.co.za and join the conversation on Facebook.
