Antidote

An antidote is an item, generally a potion, that will protect against or act as a remedy for specific ailments. Sometimes time is all that is needed for certain magical effect to wear off, such as in the case of Polyjuice Potion, but others require a special application to counteract such effects.

The Mandrake forms an essential part of most antidotes.


 * Antidote to Veritaserum: Disables the effects of Veritaserum.
 * Ashwinder eggs: Cures Malaria.
 * Bezoar: The stone from the stomach of a goat which cures most poisons.
 * Blood-Replenishing Potion: Replenishes blood loss after injury.
 * Bruise removal paste: Heals bruising.
 * Bubotuber pus: Cures persistent acne.
 * Burn-healing paste: Heals burns.
 * Cure for Boils: Heals boils and skin eruptions. Also counteracts the Furnunculus Curse.
 * Deflating Draught: Reverses swelling caused by spells, stings or other magical causes for inflation such as the effects of the Swelling Solution.
 * Dittany: Heals wounds and regrows skin.
 * Draught of Peace: Gives the drinker a feeling of peace and well-being, but if overdone it can put the drinker into a deep or even irreversible sleep.
 * Dreamless Sleep Potion: Temporarily calms emotional trauma.
 * Dr. Ubbly's Oblivious Unction: While the specific effects are unknown, this tincture seems to lessen mental or emotional scarring.
 * Elixir to Induce Euphoria: Temporarily lessens the effects of depression.
 * Glumbumble treacle: Counteracts the hysteria caused by eating Alihotsy leaves.
 * Hiccupping Solution: Cures hiccups.
 * Love Potion Antidote: Counteracts a Love Potion.
 * Mandrake Restorative Draught: Cures petrification.
 * Memory Potion: Restores memory or the ability to remember.
 * Mimbulus Mimbletonia: Cures shyness.
 * Murtlap Essence: A home remedy for cuts and abrasions.
 * Pepperup Potion: Cures the common cold or flu.
 * Phoenix tears: Like the bezoar, these tears can heal most fatal ailments.
 * Skele-Gro: Heals and mends broken bones, as well as regrows missing bones.
 * Sleeping Draught: Cures insomnia.
 * Ten-Second Pimple Vanisher: Removes facial blemishes.
 * Wiggenweld Potion: Reverses the effect of the Draught of Living Death.
 * Wolfsbane Potion: Temporarily lessens the effect of lycanthropy.
 * Wound-Healing Potion: Closes and heals open wounds.

Behind the scenes

 * According to W.O.M.B.A.T., it may be impossible to cure poison without the correct antidote.
 * Although Love Potions' effects wear off over time if not continuously applied, an antidote exists for it nevertheless.
 * There is a sign at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries reading "Antidotes are anti-don'ts unless approved by a qualified Healer."
 * Antidotes are essential study for Aurors.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
 * Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them