Picking Up Prescriptions - Lesson 46 - English in Vancouver

Summary

This transcript follows multiple customers interacting with a pharmacist about their health concerns. Nicolò seeks advice for a sore throat and is given throat lozenges and cold medicine. Mr. Amador asks about his prescription for ear pain relief, while Jan Michesku discusses the timing for taking his prescribed pills. Lastly, Resa inquires about headache medication, learning that timing doesn't matter for the pills. The script highlights everyday pharmacy interactions and the pharmacist’s helpful guidance on how to use various medications.

Takeaways

• 😀 The pharmacist provides guidance for managing a sore throat with cold medicine and throat lozenges.
• 😀 Cold medicine is recommended to be taken before bed for better sleep and relief.
• 😀 Throat lozenges are suggested to provide immediate relief for a sore throat.
• 😀 Customers are instructed to take their purchased items to the cashier for payment.
• 😀 A patient named Mr. Amador is instructed to take 5 ml of his prescribed medication twice daily, morning and night.
• 😀 The pharmacist assures Mr. Amador that the medication will take effect within a few hours and will improve his ear condition.
• 😀 The pharmacist confirms that the medication should be taken every 12 hours, in the morning and evening, until finished.
• 😀 Jan Michesku is given instructions to take his prescribed pills three times a day, spaced 8 hours apart.
• 😀 Jan is informed that the other pills can be taken anytime pain is felt, but it's recommended to take them after meals to avoid stomach upset.
• 😀 A customer named Resa is advised on the correct dosage for headache relief, which is one or two pills every four hours, up to six times a day.
• 😀 Resa is told that it doesn't matter whether headache pills are taken before or after meals, but they take about 20 minutes to work.

Q & A

What should Nicolò take for his sore throat?

Nicolò should take throat lozenges for his sore throat. The pharmacist also suggests taking cold medicine at night to help him sleep.

What is the recommended time to take the cold medicine?

The cold medicine should be taken at night before going to bed to help with sleep.

Can Nicolò take both the cold medicine and throat lozenges?

Yes, Nicolò can take both the cold medicine and the throat lozenges. The lozenges are for immediate relief of his sore throat.

Where should Nicolò pay for his medication?

Nicolò should take his medication to the cashier to pay.

How should Mr. Amador take his prescribed medication?

Mr. Amador should take 5 ml of the medication every morning and 5 ml every night, which will last about a week.

How long will it take for Mr. Amador's medication to start working?

The medication should start working within a few hours, and Mr. Amador will feel better soon.

What is the correct dosage timing for Mr. Amador's medicine?

Mr. Amador should take the medication every 12 hours, at 8 AM and 8 PM.

What should Mr. Michesku do if he takes his pills at different times?

Mr. Michesku can take the pills at 7 AM, 3 PM, and before bed, as long as they are spaced out every 8 hours.

Why should Jan take certain pills after meals?

Jan should take the pills after meals because taking them on an empty stomach may upset the stomach.

How should Ressa take the headache medicine?

Ressa should take one or two headache tablets every four hours, up to six times a day. The medicine can be taken before or after meals, as it doesn't matter.