weight-loss drug; diet pill; slimming medicine
Refers to any medication or supplement intended to promote weight loss. Can be used for prescription drugs, over-the-counter pills, or herbal remedies.
She is dieting by taking weight-loss pills.
That diet drug seems to have strong side effects.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; also common.
Compound of 痩せ (yase, 'losing weight') + 薬 (kusuri, 'medicine').