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sig codes
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 |