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Sig Codes
| Sig Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ad | right ear, as directed, up to |
| AM | morning |
| as | left ear |
| au | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| C | 100 Roman Numeral (Quantity) |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cr | cream |
| d | daily |
| DAW | Dispense As Written |
| disp | dispense |
| elix | elixir |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
| g/gm | gram |
| gen | generic |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| h/hr | hour |
| HA | headache |
| hs | at bedtime |
| H2O | water |
| inj | injection |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| max | maximum |
| mEq/meq | milliequivalent |
| mcg | microgram |
| MS | Morphine Sulfate |
| mg | milligram |
| mm | millimeter |
| min | minute or minimum |
| ml | milliliter |
| neb | nebulizer |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| nr | no refills |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| ou | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| P. | after |
| pc | after meals |
| per | per |
| PM | evening |
| po | by mouth |
| pr | per rectum |
| pv | per vagina |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qS | Quality Sufficient |
| rf | refill |
| s | without |
| Sig | directions |
| sl | sublingual (under the tongue) |
| sol | solution |
| ss | sliding scale, one half |
| stat | immediately |
| sup | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| OJ | Orange Juice |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| BS | Blood Sugar |
| syr | syrup, syringe |
| tab | tablet |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tsbp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| tiw | three times week |
| top | topical |
| u | unit |
| ud/utd | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| wc | with meals |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| wk | week |