Laudanums is a term used to describe a type of opiate medication that was commonly used in the 19th century. However, there are several synonyms for laudanums that can be used instead. Some of these include tincture of opium, opium elixir, and paregoric. These substances contain varying amounts of opium and can be used to alleviate pain, coughs, and diarrhea. However, because they are opium-based, they can also be highly addictive and come with the risk of overdose and other negative side effects. As a result, these types of medications are no longer used as frequently as they once were and have largely been replaced by safer alternatives.