Also means
active substance
Usage Note
Wirkstoff is the pharmacologically active component of a medicine, as opposed to Hilfsstoff (excipient). Package inserts list the Wirkstoff by name; generic drugs contain the same Wirkstoff as branded ones but differ in Hilfsstoffe.
Examples
"Der Wirkstoff Ibuprofen hemmt Entzündungen und lindert Schmerzen."
Natural Translation
The active ingredient ibuprofen inhibits inflammation and relieves pain.
Literal Translation
The active ingredient ibuprofen inhibits inflammation and eases pain.
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