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sig codes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cc | cubic centimeter(mL) |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| qs | a sufficient quantity |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| cap | capsule |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| sol | solution |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| ung | ointment |
| ac | before meals |
| am | morning, before noon |
| bid | twice a day |
| hs | at bedtime |
| PC | after meals |
| pm | evening, after noon |
| prn | as needed |
| q6 h | every 6 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| tiw | three times a week |
| ad | right ear |
| as | left ear |
| au | each ear |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| ou | each eye |
| po | oral, by mouth |
| pr | per rectum |
| sl | sublingual (under the tongue) |
| top | topical(skin) |
| vag | vaginally |