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

The visitors spoke of the risks of the medicines Kiju made in our kitchen, of the dangers of a mistaken mushroom in a tonic, of the potential of death in the misuse of a berry or leaf. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Nigerians spend more than $1 billion annually on medical services abroad, according to the government’s investment promotion agency, and the country imports 70% of its medicines. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

In some cases, these medicines are prescribed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants with psychiatric qualifications, but most are written by primary care providers, who are not specialists in mental health. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Promising medicines often languish because companies run out of money trying to meet the high bar set by regulators. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

And what does this mean for the development of new heart medicines moving forward? — Allison Deangelis, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

Some people who have ovarian cancer and who have received previous treatment with chemotherapy or certain other medicines for their cancer have developed MDS or AML during treatment with ZEJULA. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026

Cargo shipments may include anything from general merchandise, like a company’s flower bouquet orders, to dry ice, perishable medicines, parcels, fish, fruit and other goods. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Carter Nylon Cargo Backpack My 56-year-old mom never travels without a backpack to easily store her medicines, snacks, chargers, laptop, and even spare clothes in the compact bag. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026