1.
regular medication; daily medicine; routine prescription
Medicine taken on a regular or ongoing basis, typically for the management of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or allergies.
常用薬を忘れた。
I forgot my regular medication.
旅行には常用薬を必ず持っていく。
I always bring my regular medication when traveling.
入院の際、常用薬のリストを医師に提出してください。
When being admitted to the hospital, please submit a list of your regular medications to the doctor.
Composed of 常用 (regular use, habitual use) and 薬 (medicine). An important practical term for anyone managing health care in Japan, frequently encountered at hospitals, pharmacies, and when filling out medical forms. Knowing this word is essential for medical visits and hospital stays.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 常用薬を飲む: to take one's regular medication
- 常用薬のリスト: list of regular medications
- 常用薬を持参する: to bring one's regular medication
- 常用薬を変更する: to change one's regular medication
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 処方薬: prescription medicine — medicine prescribed by a doctor; may be temporary or ongoing
- 市販薬: over-the-counter medicine — medicine available without a prescription
- 頓服薬: medicine taken as needed — taken only when symptoms appear, not on a regular schedule