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Common prescription abbreviationa
Term | Definition |
---|---|
ad lib | Freely, as desired |
AC, ac | Before meals |
BID, bid | Twice a day |
cap | Capsules |
daily | Everyday (24 hours) |
g or GM | Grams |
gtt | Drops |
h or hr | Hours |
l or L | Liter |
mcg | Mircogram |
mg | Milligram |
mL | Milliliters |
pc | After meals |
prn | As needed |
q | Every |
qam | Every morning, prior to noon |
qh | Every hour |
Po | By mouth |
Q4h | Every 4 hours |
QID, qid | Four times a day |
STAT | Give immediately |
subcut | Subcutaneously |
tab | Tablet |
TID, tid | Three times a day |
1 tsp (teaspoon) | 5 mL |
1 tbsp (tablespoon) | 15 mL |
1 ounce | 30 mL |