咳止(せきど)め

A compound of 咳(せき) (cough) and 止(と)め (stopping), referring to medicine that suppresses coughing. Can refer to cough drops, syrups, or tablets.

Common collocations

• 咳止(せきど)めを飲(の)む — to take cough medicine
• 咳止(せきど)めシロップ — cough syrup
• 咳止(せきど)めの薬(くすり) — cough medicine
• 咳止(せきど)めドロップ — cough drops

Similar words

• 風邪薬(かぜぐすり) — cold medicine (broader; treats multiple cold symptoms, not just cough)
• 鎮咳剤(ちんがいざい) — antitussive (medical/technical term for cough suppressant)