At the Pharmacy
Use these phrases to describe your symptoms and buy basic remedies at an Italian pharmacy.
Key Phrases
Hai qualcosa per il mal di testa?
casualDo you have something for a headache?
Uses informal 'tu'. Only use this with a pharmacist you know well.
Avete qualcosa per il mal di testa?
neutralDo you have something for a headache?
Addresses the pharmacy staff as a group. This is the most common and natural choice.
Ha qualcosa per il mal di testa?
politeDo you have something for a headache?
Uses formal 'Lei'. Very polite and respectful.
Ho mal di stomaco.
neutralI have a stomach ache.
Ho il raffreddore e la febbre.
neutralI have a cold and a fever.
Cerco un antidolorifico.
neutralI'm looking for a painkiller.
Ecco la ricetta.
casualHere is the prescription.
A quick, natural way to hand over your doctor's note.
Ho una ricetta medica.
neutralI have a doctor's prescription.
Quante pastiglie prendo?
casualHow many pills do I take?
A very natural, everyday way to ask about your medication.
Quante compresse al giorno?
neutralHow many tablets a day?