pills
Pharmacy bottle contents
Pills are small solid doses of medicine meant to be swallowed whole.
The word extends to anything pill-shaped or pill-like: birth control pills, vitamin pills.
To pill is to form into small balls, as when fabric develops those annoying fuzzballs.
A bitter pill to swallow is something unpleasant you must accept.
On the pill means using oral contraceptives.
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- softgelPliable capsule for supplements
- hardshellHaving rigid outer covering
chewable · lozenge · gummy · coated · scored · effervescent · time-release · blister pack
Medical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- painkillerMedication reducing discomfort
- antidepressantDrug treating persistent despair
antihistamine · sedative · steroid · statin · beta-blocker · blood thinner · birth control · morning-after
Send down the throat
- gulpHasty, large swallow
- wash downDrink to aid swallowing
- waterClear essential liquid
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
gag reflex · difficulty · crushed · bitter · aftertaste · compliance · adherence · reminder
Therapeutic chemical compounds
- poppingShort explosive sound
- downerDispiriting experience or thing
- upperShoe part above sole
- oxyChemistry prefix meaning oxygen-containing
benzo · molly · ecstasy · dealer · stash · high · abuse · addiction
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- softgelPliable capsule for supplements
hardshell · chewable · lozenge · gummy · coated · scored · effervescent · time-release · blister pack · bottle
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- painkillerMedication reducing discomfort
antidepressant · antihistamine · sedative · steroid · statin · beta-blocker · blood thinner · birth control · morning-after · aspirin
swallow
Send down the throat
choke · gag reflex · difficulty · crushed · bitter · aftertaste · compliance · adherence · reminder · organizer
drugs
Therapeutic chemical compounds
oxy · benzo · molly · ecstasy · dealer · stash · high · abuse · addiction · rehab
milligram
One-thousandth gram
schedule · overdose · underdose · titration · frequency · interval · instructions · amount · quantity · maximum
vitamin
Essential organic nutrient
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
- multivitaminCombined nutrient supplement
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
fish oil · probiotic · calcium · iron · zinc · magnesium · vitamin D · herbal · ginseng · echinacea
- morning routinewaking up, alarm, breakfast, shower, tea
- ingestiblesfood, drinks, beverages, medications, tablets
- medicationsTylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax, aspirin
- pet healthvet visit, checkup, checkups, vaccinations, rabies vaccination
- pharmacypharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, dispensing, prescriptions
- pharmaciespharmacist, CVS, prescriptions, Walgreens, dispensary
pillsinjections
Syringe-administered doses
shots · IV drip · intravenous infusion · intramuscular injection · suppositories
pillspleasures
Sources of enjoyment
treats · indulgences · rewards · delights · luxuries
pillssurgery
Invasive medical procedure
holistic remedies · natural healing · acupuncture · physical therapy · meditation
- pillow fightMock battle with bedding
- horse pillVery large tablet
- sleeping pillMedication inducing slumber
- the pillHormonal birth control tablet
- take a pillSwallow oral medication
- diet pillWeight-loss medication
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