Visiting a pharmacy in a foreign country can be stressful if you aren't feeling well, but knowing a few key medical terms will help you get the right care. In this lesson, we will focus on discussing symptoms, understanding prescriptions, and following treatment instructions.
Symptoms and Prescriptions
When consulting a pharmacist or a doctor, you will first need to describe your issues, starting with simptomul (the symptom). Keep in mind that its plural form is simptome.
If you need stronger medicine, a medical professional will need to prescribe it for you. The verb for this is a prescrie (to prescribe).
Medications and Dosages
Once you have your prescription, you will receive your medication, such as antibioticul (the antibiotic). The pharmacist will also instruct you on doza (the dose) you need to take.
Medications come in many forms, but one of the most common is capsula (the capsule). When taking capsules or pills, you will use the verb a înghiți (to swallow).
If your issue is external, like a muscle ache or a scrape, you might be given unguentul (the ointment) to apply directly to the skin. Alternatively, for a more natural approach, you might try remediul (the remedy).
Reading the Instructions
Every medication comes with an information sheet called prospectul (the leaflet). It is crucial to read this before starting a new treatment.
The leaflet will outline how to take the medicine safely and will list any potential side effects. In Romanian, a side effect is an efect secundar (secondary effect). Because secundar is an adjective, it will match the noun it describes in gender and number.
