As you battle a novel virus, your body is likely to be working hard. To treat COVID-19 fever, take the recommended dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). You can also take this medication if you have pain for any other reason. Make sure to have plenty of disposable tissues on hand to help prevent the spread of coronavirus to others.
Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines may not be effective, according to Dr. Benaroch, but they can be tried. Honey or cough drops that contain honey can also help soothe a cough. Dr.
Tavel suggests taking Cold-Eeze pills, an over-the-counter medication that contains zinc gluconate, several times a day for upper respiratory tract symptoms. Most people with COVID-19 experience a mild illness and can recover at home. You can alleviate symptoms with over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), to make you feel better.
