Medical Science - Forms of Medicine

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

a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat

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

a medication that can be bitten and chewed before swallowing

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