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English at the Pharmacy

A headache in the middle of your trip and the whole pharmacy speaks English? These phrases explain what you feel and what you need — no wrong medicine, no miming. Practice out loud with an AI tutor that corrects you.

Key phrases

Do you have something for a headache?
"Something for…" plus the problem: headache, fever, cough.
I'm looking for cold medicine.
"Cold medicine" treats a cold; the stronger illness is "the flu".
Do I need a prescription for this?
Many medicines are sold "over the counter" — no prescription needed.
How often should I take it?
The answer sounds like "every six hours" — listen for the number.
Is this okay for children?
Check before buying for kids; ask about the "children's dose".
I'm allergic to aspirin.
Always mention allergies: "I'm allergic to…" plus the medicine name.
Where can I find sunscreen?
"Where can I find…" also works for band-aids and painkillers.

Tip: The word is "medicine" or "medication" — "remedy" sounds like grandma's home cure. And in English you "take" medicine, you don't "drink" it: "take this pill".

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