How to describe medical symptoms in English?

Sure. Are you looking for something that treats multiple symptoms, or just the headache?

好的。您想要综合症状的药，还是只治头疼的？

I'd recommend DayQuil for daytime — it covers congestion, headache, fever, and cough. For nighttime, NyQuil will help you sleep. Do you have any drug allergies?

白天推荐 DayQuil——对鼻塞、头疼、发烧和咳嗽都有效。晚上用 NyQuil，帮助睡眠。您有药物过敏吗？

Good to know. DayQuil and NyQuil don't contain aspirin — they use acetaminophen instead, so you'll be fine. Just don't take more than the recommended dose, and avoid alcohol with NyQuil.

了解。DayQuil 和 NyQuil 不含阿司匹林——用的是对乙酰氨基酚，所以没问题。注意不要超过推荐剂量，吃 NyQuil 时不要喝酒。

Yes, aisle three on the left. We have Halls and Ricola. The Ricola honey-lemon ones are popular. Anything else?

有的，左边第三排。我们有 Halls 和 Ricola。利口乐蜂蜜柠檬味的很受欢迎。还要别的吗？

The DayQuil-NyQuil combo pack is $18.99 and the Ricola is $5.49. Your total is $24.48. Cash or card?

DayQuil-NyQuil 组合装18.99美元，利口乐5.49美元。一共24.48美元。现金还是刷卡？

Of course. Let me see the prescription... Tamiflu, 75 milligrams, twice daily for five days. Is this your first time filling a prescription here?

当然。让我看看处方……达菲，75毫克，每日两次，连服五天。您是第一次在这里拿药吗？

No problem. I'll need your name and date of birth. Do you have insurance, or will you be paying out of pocket?

没问题。需要您的姓名和出生日期。您有保险还是自费？

Without insurance, a five-day course of Tamiflu is $95. We do have a generic version — oseltamivir — for $45. It's the same active ingredient. Would you prefer the generic?

没有保险的话，五天的达菲是95美元。我们有仿制药版本——奥司他韦——45美元。有效成分一样。您要仿制药吗？

💡 在美国，仿制药（generic）和原研药（brand name）成分一样但价格差很多。药剂师通常会主动推荐。

It'll be ready in about 10 minutes. I'll call your name. While you wait, do you have any questions about how to take it?

大概10分钟准备好。到时候叫您名字。等的时候，对怎么服用有什么问题吗？

Yes, it's best to take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. One capsule in the morning with breakfast, one in the evening with dinner. Don't skip any doses.

是的，最好随餐服用，避免胃部不适。早上早餐时一粒，晚上晚餐时一粒。不要漏服。

Sure, I'll include a detailed receipt with the medication name, dosage, and price. Your name — Wang? I'll call you when it's ready.

当然，我会给您一张包含药名、剂量和价格的详细收据。您姓王？准备好了叫您。

Of course, I'm happy to help. Which medication are you asking about?

当然，很乐意帮忙。您问的是哪种药？

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Taking it with food usually helps. Some people also get a rash — if that happens, stop taking it and call your doctor, because it could be an allergic reaction.

最常见的副作用是恶心、腹泻和胃痛。随餐服用通常会好一些。有些人会出皮疹——如果出现，停药并打电话给医生，因为可能是过敏反应。

Yes, amoxicillin and ibuprofen don't interact with each other. That combination is safe. However, avoid taking amoxicillin with antacids — they can reduce absorption. And definitely no alcohol while you're on the antibiotic.

是的，阿莫西林和布洛芬不会相互作用。这个组合是安全的。不过，不要和胃药一起吃——会降低吸收。吃抗生素期间绝对不要喝酒。

No, never double up. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember — unless it's almost time for the next dose, in which case just skip the missed one. The most important thing is to finish the entire course, even if you feel better after a few days.

不，千万不要加倍。如果漏吃了，想起来就马上吃——除非快到下一次吃药的时间了，那就跳过漏掉的那次。最重要的是要把整个疗程吃完，即使吃了几天就感觉好了。

Keep it at room temperature, below 25 degrees Celsius. Don't leave it in direct sunlight or in a hot car. If your hotel room gets too warm, you can store it in the minibar — just don't freeze it.

室温保存，25摄氏度以下。不要放在阳光直射的地方或者高温的车里。如果酒店房间太热，可以放在迷你吧里——但不要冷冻。

You're welcome. If you have any concerns while taking the medication, don't hesitate to come back or call us. We're open until 9 PM every day.

不客气。吃药期间如果有任何问题，随时回来或打电话。我们每天营业到晚上9点。