paregoric (Meaning)
Wordnet
paregoric (n)
medicine used to treat diarrhea
Webster
paregoric (a.)
Mitigating; assuaging or soothing pain; as, paregoric elixir.
Webster
paregoric (n.)
A medicine that mitigates pain; an anodyne; specifically, camphorated tincture of opium; -- called also paregoric elexir.
Synonyms & Antonyms of paregoric
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paregoric Sentence Examples
- The physician administered paregoric to alleviate the patient's restlessness.
- Paregoric's sedative effects made her drowsy and relaxed.
- Due to its potential for addiction, paregoric is used cautiously in medical settings.
- The paregoric mixture had a bitter taste and a strong licorice aroma.
- The drug's effects lingered for several hours, providing the patient with temporary relief.
- Paregoric was historically used to treat diarrhea and cough.
- Misuse of paregoric can lead to serious health consequences.
- The active ingredient in paregoric is the opioid alkaloid camphorated tincture of opium.
- Paregoric should be stored securely to prevent accidental ingestion.
- In some cases, paregoric can interact negatively with other medications.
FAQs About the word paregoric
medicine used to treat diarrheaMitigating; assuaging or soothing pain; as, paregoric elixir., A medicine that mitigates pain; an anodyne; specifically, camphora
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The physician administered paregoric to alleviate the patient's restlessness.
Paregoric's sedative effects made her drowsy and relaxed.
Due to its potential for addiction, paregoric is used cautiously in medical settings.
The paregoric mixture had a bitter taste and a strong licorice aroma.
