wonder drug

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noun

a drug, usually recently discovered or developed, noted for its startling curative effect, as an antibiotic or sulfa drug.

Origin of wonder drug

First recorded in 1935–40

Also called miracle drug.

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Nor is seasickness an issue, because of the wonder-drug Meclizine, sold as Sea Calm.
In Defense of Cruises: Ignore the Carnival Sewage Disaster
Andrew Roberts
February 15, 2013