Quieting medicine (8)

I believe the answer is:

sedative

(Other definitions for sedative that I've seen before include "having soothing effect" , "Tranquilliser" , "Sleeping drug" , "Calming drug" , "Number" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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