Korean word

일반약

Pronunciation

Romanizationilbanyak

Meaning

  • nounover-the-counter medicine

Example

감기에는 일반약으로도 괜찮아요.kam gi e neun il ba nya geu ro do kwaen cha na yo

Over-the-counter medicine is also fine for a cold.

Illustration for 일반약 (over-the-counter medicine)

More examples

열이 높을 때는 일반약만으로는 부족해요.yeo ri no peul ttae neun il ba nyang ma neu ro neun pu jo kae yo

When your fever is high, over-the-counter medicine alone is not enough.

Core concept

Medicine available for self-chosen treatment when a prescription is not required.

Common phrases

  • 일반약으로도il ba nya geu ro do

    even with over-the-counter medicine

  • 일반약을 먹다il ba nya geul meok tta

    take over-the-counter medicine

  • 일반약 복용il ba nyak po gyong

    taking over-the-counter medicine

Similar words

일반 의약품ilban uiyakpum: Nonprescription medicine commonly kept at home for everyday health needs.
시판약sipanyak: Medicine placed on general sale in pharmacies, supermarkets, and other shops.
처방약cheobangyak: Medicine obtained from a pharmacy after a doctor prescribes its ingredients and dose.

Definition in Korean

의사의 처방 없이 소비자가 직접 구매하여 사용할 수 있는 약ui sa ui cheo bang eop ssi so bi ja ga chik jjeop ku mae ha yeo sa yong hal ssu in neun yak

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines the idea of something general with the word for medicine, producing a term for medicine sold directly to consumers.

Usage tips

  • The word is a practical pharmacy term, not a promise that every symptom should be treated without professional advice.

Opposites

  • 처방약cheobangyakprescription medicinenoun
  • 전문의약품cheonmunuiyakpumprescription-only medicinenoun

Related words

  • 의약품uiyakpummedicinenoun
  • 일반의약품ilbanuiyakpumover-the-counter medicinenoun

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