Antihistaminikum
neuter
The English word antihistamine is translated into German as Antihistaminikum.
The term refers to a drug that counteracts a histamine.
Meaning: drug that counteracts a histamine (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Antihistaminikum is the standard term, Antiallergikum is a formal term often used interchangeably. In a strictly medical context, professionals may use the phrase Histaminrezeptor-Antagonist. For a casual approach, one might use the informal Allergie-Tablette.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular neuter noun Antihistaminikum becomes Antihistaminika in its plural form.
Did you know?
- German speakers might colloquially refer to the effect of the drug as Heuschnupfenmittel, which literally translates to 'hay fever remedy'.
- German pharmacists may distinguish between rezeptfrei (over-the-counter) and rezeptpflichtig (prescription) when suggesting an Antihistaminikum.
- The plural form Antihistaminika follows a pattern borrowed from Latin, where the suffix -um changes to -a.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Allergie gegen Pollen. Könnten Sie mir ein Antihistaminikum empfehlen?I have an allergy to pollen. Could you recommend an antihistamine?
- Das Antihistaminikum hilft gegen meine Allergie.The antihistamine helps against my allergy.
- Ich brauche ein Antihistaminikum für die Reise.I need an antihistamine for the trip.
- Dieses Antihistaminikum macht mich sehr müde.This antihistamine makes me very tired.
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are at a pharmacy.
- FelixHallo, ich suche ein Antihistaminikum.Hello, I am looking for an antihistamine.
- LauraHaben Sie starke Symptome, Felix?Do you have strong symptoms, Felix?
- FelixJa, meine Augen jucken sehr.Yes, my eyes itch a lot.
- LauraDann ist dieses Antihistaminikum ideal für Sie.Then this antihistamine is ideal for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “antihistamine” translations and entries Antihistaminikum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
