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“over-the-counter medicine” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēi chǔ fāng yào

Example

我想买非处方药，有哪些推荐？wǒ xiǎng mǎi fēi chǔ fāng yào yǒu nǎ xiē tuī jiàn

I want to buy some over-the-counter medicine. What do you recommend?

Illustration for 非处方药 (over-the-counter medicine)

How to say “over-the-counter medicine” in Chinese

“Over-the-counter medicine” in Chinese is 非处方药 (fēi chǔ fāng yào).

Medicine chosen directly from a shop and used for short-term relief of common symptoms, guided by its label rather than a doctor's prescription.

Full entry for 非处方药: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 非处方药

服用非处方药前，最好先看说明书并咨询药师。fú yòng fēi chǔ fāng yào qián zuì hǎo xiān kàn shuō míng shū bìng zī xún yào shī

Before taking over-the-counter medicine, it is best to read the instructions and consult a pharmacist first.

Tips for using 非处方药

  • No prescription does not mean no risk, so package dosage limits and possible interactions still matter when this kind of medicine is used.

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