Alexipharmic
warding off poisoning or infection; antidotal; prophylactic.
an alexipharmic agent, especially an internal antidote.
Historical Examples
When the substance was in repute as a medicine of the “alexipharmic” kind, the supply naturally came up to the demand.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia Frank Evers Beddard
The cooling regimen as it is called, was substituted for the alexipharmic, in so far as regards light clothing and cool air.
North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 Various
adjective
acting as an antidote
noun
an antidote
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