Asking About Over-the-Counter Medications
Learn to describe symptoms and ask pharmacists for advice on common medications
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Describing Cold Symptoms to a Pharmacist
A customer describes their cold symptoms (e.g., sore throat, runny nose, cough) and asks the pharmacist for advice on what over-the-counter medication to take.
Asking About Pain Relief Options
A customer has a headache or muscle pain and asks the pharmacist about different types of over-the-counter pain relievers, their effectiveness, and potential side effects.
Inquiring About Allergy Medications
A customer is experiencing allergy symptoms (e.g., sneezing, itchy eyes) and asks the pharmacist to recommend an effective over-the-counter allergy medication.
Clarifying Medication Dosage and Usage
After a medication has been recommended, the customer asks the pharmacist to clarify the correct dosage, frequency, and any specific instructions for taking the medicine.
Checking for Drug Interactions
A customer informs the pharmacist about other medications they are currently taking (prescription or OTC) and asks if there are any potential interactions with the recommended over-the-counter drug.