Community pharmacy over-the-counter consultation counter
Learn English in context: A single coherent interaction at a North American community pharmacy over-the-counter consultation counter in the early evening. One a
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- pharmacy — 药店
I need to stop by the pharmacy to pick up some cold medicine.
- pharmacist — 药剂师
The pharmacist explained how to take the medication safely.
- medicine — 药物
What does the label say this medicine is for?
- tablets — 药片
The label tells you how many tablets are in one dose.
- cough syrup — 止咳糖浆
Can this cough syrup make me drowsy?
- label — 标签
Always read the label carefully before taking any new medication.
- dose — 剂量
Do not exceed the recommended dose listed on the bottle.
- ask the pharmacist — 询问药剂师
If the label is unclear, ask the pharmacist before using the medicine.
- sore throat — 喉咙痛
I have a sore throat and a cough.
- cough — 咳嗽
She has a persistent cough that gets worse at night.
- congested — 鼻塞的/充血的
My nose is so congested that I cannot breathe properly.
- take with food — 随餐服用
It is important to take with food to avoid stomach upset.
- drowsy — 昏昏欲睡的
This allergy medication might make you feel drowsy.
- follow the directions — 遵照说明
You must follow the directions exactly as they are written.
- over-the-counter — 非处方
You can find several over-the-counter options for pain relief.
- allergy — 过敏
Do you have any known allergy to penicillin?
- pain reliever — 止痛药
Is this pain reliever available over-the-counter?
- side effect — 副作用
Nausea is a common side effect of this treatment.
- once a day — 每天一次
Does the label say to take it once a day?
- prescription — 处方
I take a prescription medicine; can I use this product too?