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

médication

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

analgésique, antalgique, antidouleur

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

rhume

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

comprimé, cachet

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

spray nasal, aérosol nasal

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

décongestionnant, médicament décongestionnant

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

gouttes oculaires, collyre

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

antihistaminique

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

médicament contre la toux, médicament pour la toux, antitussif

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

antibiotique

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

antiacide

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

pommade, crème

a substance the body needs to stay healthy, often taken as a pill

vitamine