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Pharmacy Tech Abbrv.
Abbreviations for PT
cap | Capsule |
CR | Controlled Release |
elix | Elixir |
EC | Enteric-Coated |
ext | Extract |
fl | Fluid |
LA | Long Acting |
soln | Solution |
SR | Sustained Release |
supp | Suppository |
susp | Suspension |
syr | Syrup |
tab | Tablet |
tr | Tincture |
ung | Ointment |
a | Before |
aa | Of Each |
ac | Before Meals |
ad lib | As much as desired |
ad | Right Ear |
as | Left Ear |
am | Before Noon |
au | Both Ears |
bid | 2X Daily |
c | With |
d | Give |
dtd | Dispense of such Dose |
f or ft. | Make |
gtt(s) | Drop(s) |
h | Hour |
hs | at Bedtime |
m | Mix |
m ft. | Mix + Make |
no | Number |
noct | night |
non rep or np | No Refill |
od | Right Eye |
os | Left Eye |
ou | Both Eyes |
p | After |
pc | after meals |
per | By |
po | by mouth |
pm | Afternoon |
pr | rectally |
prn | As Needed |
q | Everyday |
qod | Every Other Day |
q2h | Every 2 Hours |
q4h | Every 4 Hours |
qid | 4X Daily |
qs | Up to |
qs ad | Add to the Amount Needed |
Rx | You Take |
ss | 1/2 |
sig | Directions |
sos | If needed |
stat | Immediantly |
tid | 3X Daily |
ut dict or ud | As Directed |