medicine普通用词,可指药物的总称,也指一切有利于健康的东西。
medication指医生开给病人用的一切药物,从最简单的阿斯匹林到最复杂的药物。
In fact, we use "medicine" more frequently. For example, we always say "Have you take medicine?", not "have you take medication?". That is a simple instance. And if you want doctor to give you some pills, we also use "medicine" instead of "medication"
Another aspect, in my opinion, "medication" is just a derivative word that we don`t use in life. When you find something professional, you can have a try.
I hope it is helpful to you