合あい薬ぐすり

noun

specific remedy; targeted medicine

Refers to a medicine or treatment that is specifically suited to a particular illness, condition, or person, as opposed to a general cure-all. Often used in contrast to 万能薬 (panacea).

• この症しょう状じょうには合あい薬ぐすりが必ひつ要ようだ。

  This symptom requires a specific remedy.

• 万ばん能のう薬やくではなく、合あい薬ぐすりを探さがしている。

  I'm looking for a targeted medicine, not a panacea.