a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
English Words for "Forms of Medicine"
Here you will learn some English words related to the different forms of medicine, such as "lozenge", "pill", and "drops".
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a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth
a liquid medication that is administered in small quantities, typically using a dropper or similar device
a method of delivering medication or substances by placing them under the tongue
the clear, yellowish fluid component of blood that remains after clotting, containing water, electrolytes, antibodies, and various proteins
a type of medication that dissolves quickly in the mouth without the need for water or chewing
a type of medication or supplement that dissolves in water, producing a fizzy or bubbly solution, often used for oral consumption
an extended-release capsule or tablet that gradually releases medication over an extended period of time, reducing the need for frequent dosing
(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription
a specific measure or quantity of liquid medication, typically prescribed for oral administration
a medication tablet that has a line or groove on its surface, allowing it to be easily divided or broken into smaller doses if necessary, typically to accommodate different dosage strengths or individual dosage needs
a small round medication we take whole when we are sick
a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not
any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it
a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed