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medication
A substance or preparation that is taken or used to cure, relieve, or prevent illnesses and symptoms.
Der Arzt hat mir ein Medikament gegen die Entzündung verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed me a medication for the inflammation.
The word 'Medikament' (medication) belongs to the word family of 'Medizin' (medicine). Both words have their origin in the Latin word for remedy and are closely connected.
In der Apotheke erhalten Sie Medikamente und eine gute Beratung.
At the pharmacy, you can get medications and good advice.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with medications. You can 'einnehmen' (take) a medication, a doctor can 'verschreiben' (prescribe) it, and if it helps, then it 'wirkt' (works/takes effect).
Dieses Medikament müssen Sie dreimal täglich einnehmen.
You must take this medication three times a day.
To describe what a medication is for, the preposition 'gegen' (against/for) followed by the accusative is used very frequently.
Haben Sie ein Medikament gegen Halsschmerzen?
Do you have a medication for a sore throat?
remedy / means
Both a „Mittel“ and a „Medikament“ can be used to treat symptoms. „Medikament“ specifically refers to a preparation used to cure, relieve, or prevent them; „Mittel“ is broader and can also mean a simple homemade remedy.
Gegen starke Halsschmerzen nimmt sie ein Medikament aus der Apotheke.
She takes medication from the pharmacy for a severe sore throat.
Gegen leichte Halsschmerzen verwendet sie ein einfaches Mittel aus Honig und warmem Wasser.
She uses a simple remedy made from honey and warm water for a mild sore throat.
