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

medicação

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

analgésico

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

gripe comum

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

comprimido

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

spray nasal

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

descongestionante nasal

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

colírio

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

anti-histamínico

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

remédio para tosse

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

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.

vitamina