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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aaa | Apply to the affected area |
| Ac | Before meals |
| ad | Right ear |
| As | left ear |
| au | Both ears |
| am | Morning |
| asap | As soon as possible |
| bid | Twice a day |
| c | With |
| cap | Capsule |
| cr | Cream |
| dtd | Give of such dose |
| En | Each nostril |
| fl oz | Fluid once |
| g | Gram |
| gr | Grain |
| Gtt | Drop |
| Hs | At bedtime |
| im | Intramuscular |
| iv | Intravenous |
| L | Liter |
| mg | Milligram |
| Ml | Milliliter |
| oint | Ointment |
| od | Right eye |
| Os | Left eye |
| ou | Both eyes |
| Pc | After meals |
| pm | Afternoon or evening |
| po | By mouth |
| pr | Rectally |
| qam | Every morning |
| Qd | Every day |
| Qhs | Every night at bedtime |
| Q4 | Every 4 hours |
| Q6 | Every 6 hours |
| Q8-12 | Every 8-12 hours |
| qid | Four times daily |
| qod | Every other day |
| sl | Sublingual |
| stat | Immediately |
| sup | Suppository |
| susp | Suspension |
| tab | Tablet |
| tbsp | Tablespoon-15ml |
| Tid | Three times a day |
| tsp | Teaspoon-5ml |
| Ud | Use as directed |