El libro Top Notch 3A - Unidad 2 - Lección 4

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

medicamento

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

analgésico, calmante

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

resfriado

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

pastilla, píldora

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

spray nasal, aerosol nasal

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

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

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

gotas para los ojos, colirio

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

antihistamínico

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

medicamento para la tos, antitusivo

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

antibiótico

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

antiácido, medicamento antiácido

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

ungüento, pomada

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

vitamina