Korean word

복약지도

Pronunciation

Romanizationpogyakjjido

Meaning

nounadvice on taking medicine

Example

병원에서 복약지도를 받았어요.pyeong wo ne seo po gyak jji do reul pa da sseo yo

I got advice on taking my medicine at the hospital.

Illustration for 복약지도 (advice on taking medicine)

More examples

약국에서 약사가 복약지도를 해 주었어요.yak kku ge seo yak ssa ga po gyak jji do reul hae chu eo sseo yo

At the pharmacy, the pharmacist gave me advice on taking my medicine.

Core concept

A patient receives a clear roadmap for taking prescribed medicine correctly and avoiding problems.

Common phrases

복약지도 받다po gyak jji do pat tta
receive advice on taking medicine
복약지도 하다po gyak jji do ha da
give advice on taking medicine
복약지도 내용po gyak jji do nae yong
content of advice on taking medicine

Similar words

복용법pogyongbeop: Rules that explain a medicine's dose, timing, frequency, and method of use.
약 먹는 법yak meongneun peop: A plain, everyday way to describe how to take medicine.

Definition in Korean

처방받은 약을 올바르게 복용하도록 복용법·부작용·상호작용 등을 설명하는 의료인의 안내cheo bang ba deun ya geul ol ba reu ge po gyong ha do rok po gyong beop pu ja gyong sang ho ja gyong teung eul seol myeong ha neun ui ryo i nui an nae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean parts 복약 (bogyak, "taking medicine") and 지도 (jjido, "guidance") combine to mean guidance that helps patients use medicine properly.

Usage tips

English speakers may expect advice to mean a brief suggestion, but this term covers detailed guidance from medical staff.

Related words

복약pogyaktaking medicationnoun
복약법pogyakppeopmethod of taking medicationnoun
지도자chidojaleadernoun