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Abbrev. Sig Codes
SIG CODES
SIG CODE | Meaning |
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a.d. | right ear |
a.s.; a.l. | left ear |
a.u. | each ear |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | each eye |
PO | by MOUTH |
PR; REC | RECTALLY |
PV; VAG | VAGINALLY |
SC; subQ | SUBCUTANEOUSLY |
SL | SUBLINGUALLY; under the tongue |
top | topically |
caps; cs | capsules |
tabs; ts | tablets |
cm | cream |
elix | elixer |
ung; oint | ointment |
am | morning |
pm | evening |
q | every |
bid | twice daily |
tid | three times daily |
dil | dilute |
gtts | drops |
mg | milligram |
ss | one-half |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
c | with |
app | apply |
aa | affected area |
utd; UD | as directed |
prn | as needed |
po | by mouth |