[Blue 17]. At a Pharmacy

1. Script

A : Hello! How may I help you?

B : I sprained my ankle.

I have a high fever.

I have an upset stomach.

A : Have you seen a doctor?

B : No, I haven't. Can you recommend any medicine for it?

A : I'll give you a pain-relief gel. If symptoms persist, you should see a doctor.

I'll give you some cold medicine. If symptoms persist, you should see a doctor.

I'll give you some antacid tablets. If symptoms persist, you should see a doctor.

B : Okay. How do I use it?

Okay. How often should I take it?

Okay. How many should I take at a time?

Okay. How many should I take at once?

A : Apply it to the affected area every four hours.

Take the medicine three times  day after each meal.

Take one tablet every four to six hours.

B : I see. Is there a home remedy as well?

I see. Is there anything else I can do for it?

A : Place an ice bag on the affected area.

Place a cold pack on your forehead.

Drink some hot tea and rest in bed.

2. Vocabulary

 - sprain : 삐다, 접지르다

 - upset stomach : 배탈

 - pain-relief : 통증 완화

 - antacid : 제산제(위 속의 산을 중화시키는 약)

 - apply : 신청하다, 적용하다, (약 등을)바르다

 - home remedy : 민간요법(=folk remedy)

 - affected area : 다친 곳, 환부

 - forehead : 이마

 - rest : 쉬다, 휴식을 취하다


3. 관련 용어들

 - prescription : 처방전

 - chill : 냉기, 오한

 - runny nose : 콧물이 흐르는 코

 - bloody nose : 코피가 흐르는 코

 - over the counter : 처방전 없이 살 수 있는

 - migraine : 편두통

 - pharmacy vs drugstore

   => pharmacy는 약만 판다. drugstore는 약품뿐만 아니라 다른 물건도 판다.