How to say to take medicine in Korean

Meaning

복용하다 means to take medicine, such as pills, syrup, or vitamins. You often see it in instructions from a doctor, pharmacy, or medicine label. In daily conversation, people also say 약을 먹다, but 복용하다 sounds a little more careful and formal.

Example sentences

1. 저는 아침에 약을 복용해요.

   I take medicine in the morning.

2. 약국에서 산 비타민을 지금 복용할래?

   Can I take the vitamins I bought at the pharmacy now?

3. 식후에 이 약을 복용하세요.

   Please take this medicine after meals.

4. 의사쌤이 이 약은 하루 두 번 복용하라고 해요.

   The doctor said to take this medicine twice a day.

5. 할아버지는 혈압약을 매일 복용해요.

   My grandfather takes blood pressure medicine every day.

6. 이 약을 복용한 뒤에는 술 마시지 말아야 해.

   Don't drink alcohol after taking this medicine.