Boek Top Notch 3A - Unit 2 - Les 4

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

geneesmiddel

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

pijnstiller

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

verkoudheid

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

tablet

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

neusspray

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

neus decongestivum

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

oogdruppels

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

antihistaminicum

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

hoest medicijn

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

antibioticum

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

maagzuurremmer

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

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

vitamine