What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
medicament
Example
The medicament prescribed by the doctor helped alleviate my symptoms. [medicament: noun]
Example
The patient was advised to take the medicament three times a day after meals. [medicament: noun]
medicine
Example
I need to take my medicine before going to bed. [medicine: noun]
Example
The doctor prescribed a new medicine to treat my condition. [medicine: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Medicine is more commonly used than medicament in everyday language, and it is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between medicament and medicine?
Medicament is considered more formal than medicine, and it is more commonly used in British English.
