Synonyms of medicine

medicine

noun

ˈme-di-sən 

as in medication

a substance or preparation used to treat disease

if you don't take all the doses of your medicine, you might get sick again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• medication
• drug
• remedy
• cure
• medicinal
• prescription
• pill
• pharmaceutical
• physic
• medicament
• potion
• antibiotic
• specific
• syrup
• botanical
• panacea
• tablet
• prescription drug
• tonic
• injection
• nostrum
• patent medicine
• serum
• capsule
• ointment
• lotion
• cure-all
• salve
• tincture
• wonder drug
• liniment
• cap
• poultice
• antiseptic
• miracle drug
• purgative
• cordial
• embrocation
• shot
• cathartic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of medicine

Officials urged people low on emergency supplies after Lala to restock up to 14 days of food, pet food, medicine and other essentials and closely monitor the storm's progress. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The hope is that the new medicine, called Pasatru, can help patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, or FOP, maintain their mobility and perhaps even live longer. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

Schools commonly require medicine to be in its original pharmacy or manufacturer container, and a district may have its own form or procedure for the current school year. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

The medicines have long been a target of Kennedy, who was a leader in the anti-vaccine movement before joining the government. — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026