Medicine

What Is Medicine?

Medicines are substances that help you get well. You might take medicine when you are sick or injured. Medicine can also help if you have a medical condition.

Ways Medicine Can Help

or cure some diseases. Other medicines help with symptoms or pain. Medicines called antibiotics help treat infections caused

by bacteria.

Forms of Medicine

Medicines come in many forms. Some are liquids that you drink. You can rub medicine creams on your skin. You may inhale some medicine. Sometimes you get medicines in a shot. Other medicines are pills.

Where Do You Get Medicine?

You can buy some medicines at a drugstore or grocery store. Some medicines need a prescription. A doctor sends a message to the pharmacist. The pharmacist gives you the medicine you need.

Taking Medicine

Taking medicine on your own can be dangerous. Always let a trusted adult give you medicine. They will help you follow directions from the pharmacists.