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The phrase "a powerful sedative for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing medications or substances that induce sedation or calmness for a specific purpose or condition.
Example: "The doctor prescribed a powerful sedative for the patient's anxiety before the surgery."
Alternatives: "a strong tranquilizer for" or "an effective calming agent for".
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Jack gives Liz a powerful sedative for the trip.
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The neighbor remains discontented and has asked for yet more carpets and "quiet hours" when the 2-year-old would be kept from running, perhaps with a powerful sedative, if I understand this last demand, and I do not.
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Users are overdosing on either adulterated heroin, or, in some cases, what has been found to be a combination of a powerful sedative, caffeine and paracetamol.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner has determined Mr. Jackson died of an overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative used during surgery, and another sedative, lorazepam; the police are trying to determine if Dr. Murray made mistakes, either through negligence or by consciously disregarding risks of the drugs, that would warrant a manslaughter or murder charge.
He expressed concern that what was being sold as heroin at the moment appeared to be adulterated with a powerful sedative and mixed with a high percentage of bulking agents like talcum powder or paracetamol.
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