Das Buch Top Notch 3A - Einheit 2 – Lektion 4

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

Medikament

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

Schmerzmittel, Analgetikum

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

Erkältung

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

Tablette, Pille

liquid medication sprayed into the nose with the use of a special device

Nasenspray, Aerosol für die Nase

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

Dekongestivum, Abschwellungsmittel

liquid medication dropped into the eye with the use of a special device that releases one drop at a time

Augentropfen, Augentropfenlösung

a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects

Antihistaminikum

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

Hustenmittel, Hustentee

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

Antibiotikum, wirksame Substanz gegen Bakterien

medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

Antazidum, Magensäureblocker

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

Salbe, Pomade

natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.

Vitamin