common medicine

noun
UK /ˈkɒmən ˈmɛdsɪn/
US /ˈkɑːmən ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

A common medicine is a usual drug that helps you feel better when you are sick.

My mom keeps common medicine like cough syrup in the bathroom cabinet.

SYNONYMS

everyday medicinestandard remedybasic drugordinary medicationhousehold medicine

RELATED WORDS

pharmacyprescriptionpainkillerantibioticdose

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A widely used traditional or herbal treatment.

Ginger tea is a common medicine for a sore throat in many homes.

3. Something accepted as a normal cure or solution for a problem.

Laughter is a common medicine for a bad day.

4. A medicine that is easy to buy without a special order.

Aspirin is a common medicine you can find at any store.