pípravku

Přípravek is a Czech term used for a prepared substance or mixture intended for a specific purpose. It is a broad, non-technical descriptor that appears across fields such as medicine, chemistry, cosmetics, and agriculture. As a noun, it refers to a ready-to-use product or agent, for example a medicinal preparation, a cosmetic preparation, or a laboratory preparation.

In medicine, the term is often used for substances prepared for therapeutic use. A léčivý přípravek (medicinal preparation) or farmaceutický přípravek denotes a product designed for diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of disease. In everyday language, however, people more commonly use lék or léčivý přípravek. Regulatory frameworks exist to govern the manufacture, testing, and distribution of such products, with oversight by national authorities.

In chemistry and laboratory practice, přípravek typically denotes a prepared chemical substance or solution with a specified concentration, intended for experimental work, testing, or as a reagent in a reaction. It can also refer to a finished chemical product intended for a subsequent application, such as a calibrated solution or a mixture of reagents.

In general use, a přípravek is an object associated with preparation and use for a concrete purpose. The exact meaning depends on context, and the term can cover chemical reagents, pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and agricultural preparations prepared for use.