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Pharm Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a | Before |
| ac | Before meals |
| ad lib | as much as desired |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| qid | four times daily |
| qh | every hour |
| dr | dram |
| EC | enteric coated |
| FeSO2 | ferrous sulfate |
| soln | solution |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| IM | intramuscularly |
| IV | intravenously |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| bid | twice daily |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| elix | elixir |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| s | ithout |
| SL | sublingually |
| gm | gram |
| ss | half |
| iss | one and a half |
| stat | immidientely |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times daily |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| oz | ounce |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| L | liter |
| m | minim |
| ml | milliter |
| sub-q | subcutaneously |