pharmacy A place where medicines are prepared, supplied, and sold. /ˈfɑːrməsi/ pharmacist A qualified professional who supplies medicines and advises on their safe use. /ˈfɑːrməsɪst/ prescription An instruction from an authorized clinician for a specific medicine. /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/ medicine A substance used to treat or prevent illness or relieve symptoms. /ˈmedɪsɪn/ tablet A small solid dose of medicine that is usually swallowed. /ˈtæblət/ capsule Medicine enclosed in a small shell that is swallowed. /ˈkæpsəl/ syrup A thick liquid form of medicine, often measured before use. /ˈsɪrəp/ cream A soft medicine rubbed onto the skin. /kriːm/ drops A liquid medicine given in very small measured amounts. /drɑːps/ painkiller A medicine used to reduce or remove pain. /ˈpeɪnkɪlər/ cough A sudden action that forces air from the throat and lungs. /kɔːf/ cold A common viral illness affecting the nose and throat. /koʊld/ fever A body temperature higher than the normal range. /ˈfiːvər/ headache Pain felt in the head. /ˈhedeɪk/ sore throat Pain or irritation in the throat, especially when swallowing. allergy An immune reaction to a substance that is usually harmless. /ˈælərdʒi/ symptom A physical or mental change that may indicate an illness. /ˈsɪmptəm/ dose A measured amount of medicine taken at one time. /doʊs/ label Printed information on medicine about its contents and safe use. /ˈleɪbəl/ instructions Directions explaining how something should be used. /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/ take To put medicine into the body by swallowing or another stated method. /teɪk/ swallow To move food, drink, or medicine from the mouth into the stomach. /ˈswɑːloʊ/ apply To put a cream, ointment, or other product onto a surface. /əˈplaɪ/ twice a day Two times during each day. once a day One time during each day. before meals At a stated time before eating. after meals At a stated time after eating. with food At the same time as eating food. Can you recommend A polite question asking a pharmacist to suggest a suitable option. Do I need a prescription A question asking whether a medicine requires authorization from a clinician. out of stock Temporarily unavailable because none remain at the pharmacy. receipt A printed or digital record of a purchase. /rɪˈsiːt/ 