Vocabulary

Pharmacist: Farmacéutico (US)

Chemist: Farmacéutico (UK)

Customer: Cliente

Prescription: Receta

Side Effects: Efectos secundarios

Drowsiness: sueño

Dizziness: Mareo

Blurred vision: Vista nublada

Upset stomach: Estómago revuelto

Nausea: Náusea

Nervousness: Nerviosismo

Constipation: Estreñimiento

Medicine: Medicina

Syrup: Jarabe

Tablet or pill: Pastilla

Lozenges: Pastillas para la garganta

Siringe: Jeringa
Injection: Inyección

Dialogue 1

Chemist: Hello, can I help?

Customer: Yes, my wife sent me here. I need something for a sore throat … and I can't stop

coughing. It really hurts.

Chemist: Do you have a headache too?

Customer: Not really, no.

Chemist: Well, we have this syrup. And these lozenges.

Customer: Which is better? 

Chemist: They're both good. The syrup is more expensive.

Customer: Oh, well … I'll take the lozenges, then. How many do I take?

Chemist: Just one.

Customer: Sorry,  how often should I take it?

Chemist: Just one every four to six hours. Take it before mealtimes. Are you allergic to any

medicine?

Customer: No.

Chemist: Then you'll be fine with this.

Customer: Can I get some antibiotics too?

Chemist: I'm afraid you need a prescription for that.

Customer: Ah.

Chemist: You know, you should really see a doctor if that cough continues.

Customer: Thanks. I know.

Chemist: Anything else?

Customer: No, thanks.

Chemist: That'll be £7.49 then, please.

Dialogue 2

Pharmacist: Good morning. How can I help you?

Customer: Good morning, I have this prescription.

Pharmacist: Let me see. Okay, I think we have it. Let me get that for you...

Pharmacist: Here you are.

Customer: Oh, Thank you. You are the fifth pharmacist that I have asked for it today.

Pharmacist: I am glad that we can help you.

Customer: Thank you, and can you tell me how I should take it?

Pharmacist: Certainly! You need to take these pills once a day before you go to sleep.

Customer: Okay, how long do I need to take them for?

Pharmacist: Ten days for this one. It's important that you finish all the package, if you
forget to take it at night, you need to take two in the morning.

Customer: Okay, are there any side effects?

Pharmacist: Rare but possible drowsiness. It is recommended that you avoid physically

demanding activities after taking this; also no driving. Customer: Oh, now I see why I

should take it before I go to sleep.

Pharmacist: Exactly!

Customer: Well, okay then. Can I pay with my card?

Pharmacist: Sure! that will be $14. Is there anything else I can help you with?

Customer: No, that would be all, thank you.

Pharmacist: You are welcome, here is your receipt.

Customer: Thank you for your help, have a good day.

Pharmacist: Thank you, you too.

P: Hello, how can I help you?

C: Hello, I need tablets for stomach ache, please. Here is my prescription

P: Okay, I’m going to look for it, one moment.

P: Here you are

C: Thank you, and can you tell me how I should take it?

P: Of course. You have to take one every 8 hours. It’s important that you finish all the

package.

C: Ok, Thank you. How much is it?

P: It has a cost of $15

C: Ok, I’ll take them. Can I pay with my card?

P: Yes, you can.

P: Well, here is your prescription. If you continue with stomach ache, I recommend that

you go to the Doctor.

C: Ok, thank you

P: Have a nice day