Synonyms of medicines

medicines

noun

plural of medicine

as in medications

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

• medications
• drugs
• remedies
• cures
• medicinals
• pharmaceuticals
• prescriptions
• medicaments
• pills
• antibiotics
• physics
• potions
• specifics
• syrups
• tablets
• botanicals
• prescription drugs
• tonics
• nostrums
• injections
• panaceas
• patent medicines
• cordials
• ointments
• capsules
• lotions
• miracle drugs
• antiseptics
• poultices
• wonder drugs
• cure-alls
• salves
• liniments
• caps
• tinctures
• purgatives
• cathartics
• sera
• shots
• embrocations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of medicines

However, Jaworski, who has donated plasma four times, says payment helps to ensure a sustainable supply of the raw material for lifesaving medicines. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Side effects can include nausea and diarrhea, and magnesium supplements can also interact with other medicines and supplements. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Other medications including daily prescriptions, allergy tablets, pain relievers and over-the-counter medicines — generally need to be handled through the school health office. — 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

Imagine one version of 2035 in which personalized medicines have moved well beyond rare diseases. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Data available through the Canada Drug Agency reveals that fewer than 50% of medicines approved by Health Canada proceed to the next stage, limiting its availability through hospitals, and private and public insurance. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

If the medicines fail to clear out the bacteria, or if they aren't used correctly, the Mayo Clinic says conditions are ideal for the bacteria to take hold and multiply, becoming more resistant. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

There are no vaccines or medicines available to prevent or treat the virus. — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026