Effective Remedies for Common Ailments
Pharmacy Dialogues: Finding the Right Remedy
Constipation Relief
Pharmacist: Good morning, sir!
Customer: Good morning! I’m looking for something for constipation. Can you help me?
Pharmacist: Sure, I can help you. Is it for you or for another person?
Customer: It’s for me. My abdomen is bloated and swollen with gas. Also, I am not pooing as often as normal and have severe cramps and pain.
Pharmacist: How long has this been going on?
Customer: It’s the third day already. I really hope you can help me, as I didn’t go to see a doctor.
Pharmacist: It’s not a problem; you don’t need a prescription for that kind of medicine. I recommend laxative tablets, which are very effective and work overnight.
Customer: That’s great. Could you tell me how to use them?
Pharmacist: Take two tablets in the evening with plenty of water for proper bowel movement in the morning. Swallow the tablets whole, and don’t chew them. Drinking milk while using that medicine is not recommended.
Customer: Are there any side effects?
Pharmacist: No, there are not any side effects, but don’t forget to drink enough water and get enough exercise and physical activity. Also, you need to avoid stress.
Customer: Thank you very much. Can I pay with my card?
Pharmacist: Sure! It will be fifteen leva. I hope you get better, sir! Have a nice day!
Customer: You too! Bye-bye!
Hangover Relief
Pharmacist: Good morning, sir! How can I help you?
Customer: Good morning! I have a terrible headache, dizziness, and a dry mouth because of a hangover. We celebrated the whole night long.
Pharmacist: Don’t worry; you will get fast relief from all your worst symptoms. I recommend Alka-Seltzer.
Customer: That’s great. Could you tell me how to use it?
Pharmacist: I will tell you, but before that, please tell me, do you have problems with your kidneys or your heart?
Customer: No, nothing like that.
Pharmacist: Okay, use between one and three effervescent tablets each time you need, but not more than 12 tablets per day. It will also provide relief if you have pain in your body.
Customer: Are there any side effects?
Pharmacist: No, there are not any side effects, but don’t forget to drink enough water.
Customer: Thank you very much. Can I pay with my card?
Pharmacist: Sure! It will be six leva. I hope you get better, sir! Have a nice day!
Customer: You too! Bye-bye!
Insomnia Relief
Pharmacist: Good morning, sir!
Customer: Good morning! I’m looking for something for insomnia. Can you help me?
Pharmacist: Sure, I can help you. Is it for you or for another person?
Customer: It’s for me. I can’t sleep well because of stress. I needed to finish an urgent project at my job.
Pharmacist: How long has this been going on?
Customer: Two weeks already. I really hope you can help me, as I feel very tired during the day and I am not productive.
Pharmacist: I recommend tablets for good sleep, which regulate sleep-wake cycles. They are very effective and have no side effects.
Customer: That’s great. Could you tell me how to use them?
Pharmacist: Take two tablets in the evening with plenty of water. Swallow the tablets whole, and don’t chew them. Drinking milk while using that medicine is not recommended.
Customer: Would you recommend something else?
Pharmacist: Yes, we have a large amount of teas for stress relief.
Customer: Thank you very much; I will get lavender tea. Can I pay with my card?
Pharmacist: Sure! It will be fifteen leva. I hope you get better, sir! Have a nice day!
Customer: You too! Bye-bye!