German word

Medikament

Pronunciation

IPA/medikaˈmɛnt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmedicine

Example

Kann ich dieses Medikament ohne Rezept kaufen?

Can I buy this medicine without a prescription?

Illustration for Medikament (medicine)

More examples

Die Packungsbeilage des Medikaments nennt mögliche Nebenwirkungen.

The package insert for the medicine lists possible side effects.

Core concept

A prepared medical product selected for a particular health purpose, whether obtained by prescription or bought freely.

Common phrases

  • rezeptfrei erhältliches Medikament

    over-the-counter medicine

  • Packungsbeilage zum Medikament

    package insert for the medicine

  • gegen Fieber wirksames Medikament

    medicine effective against fever

Similar words

Arzneimittel: A general term for a medicinal product made to treat or prevent illness.
Tablette: A small solid dose usually taken by mouth.
Salbe: A soft medicine applied to the skin.
Rezept: A doctor's written order for dispensing medicine.

Definition in German

Ein stoffliches oder zubereitetes Präparat, das zur Heilung, Linderung oder Vorbeugung von Krankheiten dienen soll.

Word origin

The German noun was borrowed from Latin medicamentum through the medical vocabulary of European languages.

Usage tips

  • German distinguishes an individual Medikament from Medizin, which can also mean medicine as a field or treatment in general.

Opposites

Related words

  • Medikationmedicationnoun
  • medikamentärmedicinaladjective

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