At the Pharmacy
Use these phrases when you need to buy medication or describe your symptoms at a local pharmacy.
Key Phrases
Necesito comprar algo bueno para el dolor de cabeza.
I need to buy something good for a headache.
💡 A very common way to ask for over-the-counter medicine.
Tengo un resfriado muy fuerte y quiero pastillas.
I have a very bad cold and I want pills.
💡 Use this to describe cold symptoms clearly.
Me duele mucho el estómago hoy por la mañana.
My stomach hurts a lot today in the morning.
💡 Describes current physical pain in the stomach.
¿Tienen ustedes analgésicos fuertes para este dolor?
Do you have strong painkillers for this pain?
💡 Ask this if you need stronger pain relief options.
¿Necesito receta médica para comprar este medicamento?
Do I need a medical prescription to buy this medicine?
💡 Useful for checking if a drug is restricted.
¿Cuál es la dosis recomendada para un adulto?
What is the recommended dosage for an adult?
💡 Essential to ask for safe consumption instructions.
¿Cómo tengo que tomar estas pastillas hoy?
How do I have to take these pills today?
💡 Asks for specific consumption frequency or method.
Voy a tomar este jarabe cada ocho horas.
I am going to take this syrup every eight hours.
💡 Confirms your plan based on the dosage instructions.
¿Tiene un medicamento más barato que este?
Do you have a medicine cheaper than this one?
💡 A useful phrase for budget-conscious shoppers.
No puedo comer nada antes de esta medicina.
I cannot eat anything before this medicine.
💡 Indicates taking the medication on an empty stomach.