Buying medicine at the pharmacy (basic)
I stopped by the pharmacy because I have a headache and feel cold symptoms. I briefly ask the pharmacist what medicine I need and how many to take.
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Do you have headache medicine?
Even if you don't know the name of the medicine, saying 'something for + symptom' will help the pharmacist recommend something.
Please give me some cold medicine.
I caught a cold.
How often should I take it?
How many should I take?
After meals?
A short follow-up question to confirm the timing of taking the medicine. The opposite is 'before meals?' or 'on an empty stomach?'.
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Even if you don't know the name of the medicine, if you ask using the phrase 'something for + symptom', the pharmacist will choose the right medicine for you.
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Just change the symptom noun and you're done.
- cold medicine — Cold medicine
- painkiller — Pain reliever
- pill / tablet — Pill
- after meals — After eating
- pharmacy — Pharmacy