English dialogues at a pharmacy

English dialogues at a pharmacy

A: Is there a 24-hour pharmacy nearby?
B: Yes. Go along this road and you’ll see it on your left.

A: I need something for a headache.
B: I can only give you an over-the-counter pain killer.

A: Have you got a prescription?
B: Yes, sure. Here you are.

A: How many times a day?
B: You’ll have to take it three times a day.

A: Before or after a meal?
B: After a meal.

A: I want to buy the medicines from the receipt.
B: Okay.

A: Do you have the first of them?
B: Yes, we do.

A: Can you recommend me something for stomach ache?
B: Sure but if the pain does not stop, call a doctor.

A: Which are the best pills for poisoning?
B: I’d recommend you …

A: How should I take the medicine?
B: Take one tablespoon full.

A: How many milligrams the pills should be?
B: 10 mg, please.

A: Have you taken this medicine before?
B: No. It’s the first time.

A: Are there any side effects?
B: Yes, please read the patient information leaflet.

Diseases

allergy body pharmacy

allergy
anemia
asthma
bite
blood pressure (high, low)
cold
colic
constipation
cough
diabetes
diarrhea

ear infection
fever
headache
infection
poisoning
sneezing
sting
sunstroke
varicose vein
vomiting
wound

Standard treatments

medicines pharmacy

Medicines
Indications/ contra-indications
Directions for use
For external use
For internal use
For oral use
Compress
Once/ twice/ three times a day
Before/ after meals
Pill
Eye/ nose/ ear drops
Powder
Syrup
Salve

Ampule
Bottle
Tablet
Analgesic
Laxative
Sedative
Bandage
Plaster
Gauze
Cotton wool
Ladies napkins
Condom
Contraceptive tablet