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SIG codes
Term | Definition |
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AAA | apply to affected area |
ac | before meals |
ad | right ear |
am | morning, in the morning, before noon |
amp | ampule or ampul |
amp | ampicillin |
APAP | acetaminophen |
aq | aqueous (water) |
as | left ear |
au | each ear, both ears |
AUD | apply as directed |
bid or b.i.d. | twice a day |
BOT | bottle |
BP | blood pressure |
c | with |
C | 100 (roman numeral) |
cap | capsule |
cc | cubic centimeter (1 cc = 1 mL) |
cf | with food |
CF | cough formula or cold formula |
cm | centimeter |
CPM | chlorpheniramine |
Cr or cre | cream |
CR | controlled release |
D | 500 (roman numeral) |
D/C or d/c | discontinue |
DA | delayed action |
DAW | dispense as written |
dc or d/c | discontinue |
DC | diagnosis code |
dil | dilute, dissolve |
disp | dispense |
dL | deciliter |
DM | dextromethorphan |
DR | delayed release |
DS | double strength |
DV | daily value |
ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
ER | extended release |
fl | fluid |
fl oz | fluid ounce |
ft | foot, feet |
g | gram |
gal | gallon |
GG | guaifenesin |
GGPE | guaifenesin/phenylephrine |
gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
h or hr | hour |
H2O | water |
HA | headache |
HBP | high blood pressure |
HC | hydrocodone or hydrocortisone |
HCT or HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
hs | at bedtime |
ht | height |
HT or HTN | hypertension |
I | 1 (roman numeral) |
IM | intramuscular |
in | inch |
inh | inhalation |
INH | isoniazid |
inj | injection |
IR | immediate release |
IT or ITCH | itching |
IU or I.U. | international unit |
IV | intravenous |
K | Potassium |
KCl or KCL | Potassium Chloride |
kg | kilogram |
L or l | liter |
L | 50 (roman numeral) |
LA | long-acting |
lb | pound |
liq | liquid |
lot | lotion |
m | meter |
M | 1,000 (roman numeral) |
m² | square meters or meters squared |
mcg | microgram |
mcL | microliter |
MDI | metered dose inhaler |
MDP | Medrol Dose Pack |
mEq | milliequivalent |
Mg or Mag | Magnesium |
mg | milligram |
mg/dL | milligrams (mg) of substance per deciliter (dL) of blood |
mL | milliliter |
mm Hg | millimeters of mercury (measure of blood pressure) |
MTX | methotrexate |
MVI | Multi-Vitamins or multiple vitamins |
N/A or n/a | not available |
N&V or N/V | nausea and vomiting |
NA | nausea |
Na | Sodium |
NaCl | Sodium Chloride (salt) |
NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
NDC | national drug code |
NEB or neb | nebulizer |
No. or no. | number |
Nos. or nos. | numbers |
noct | night, at night |
NPH | N insulin (an intermediate-acting insulin) |
NPH | N insulin (Humulin N or Novolin N) |
NPI | National Provider Identifier |
npo | nothing by mouth |
NR or N.R. | no refill |
NRF | no refill |
NS | nasal spray |
NS | normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
NV | nausea and vomiting |
od | right eye |
ODT | orally disintegrating tablet |
oint | ointment |
OP or OPH | ophthalmic |
OPHT or OPHTH | ophthalmic |
os | left eye |
OTC | over the counter |
ou | each eye, both eyes |
oz | ounce |
PA | prior authorization |
PB or Pb | phenobarbital |
pc | after meals |
PCN | penicillin |
pct | percent or percentage |
PD | pediatric drop |
PED | pediatric |
PEG | polyethylene glycol (a laxative) |
per | by or through |
pH | a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is |
pkd | packaged |
pkg | package |
pkt | packet |
pm | evening, in the evening, after noon |
PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
PNV | prenatal vitamins |
po | by mouth |
pp | postprandial (after eating) |
PR | per rectum, by rectum |
prn | as needed |
PSE | pseudoephedrine |
pt | pint |
pt or pt. | patient |
PTU | propylthiouracil |
PV | per vaginally |
q | every, each |
qam | every morning |
qd | every day, each day, daily |
qdam | every day in the morning |
qd pm | every day in the evening |
qh | every hour |
q12h | every 12 hours |
q2-3h | every two to three hours |
q24h | every 24 hours |
q2-4h | every two to four hours |
q4h | every four hours |
q4-6h | every four to six hours |
q4° | every four hours |
q6° | every six hours |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
qid or q.i.d. | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
qpm | every evening |
q 8pm | every day at 8 p.m. |
qs or QS or Q.S. | quantity sufficient |
qt | quart |
QTY or qty | quantity |
qw | every week, once a week |
R | rectum, rectally |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RF | refill |
Rx | prescription |
s | without |
SA | sustained action |
sc | subcutaneous, under the skin |
sig | signa (directions for using a prescription) |
SL or S.L. | sublingual, under the tongue |
SMZ-TMP | sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim |
SOB | shortness of breath |
SOD or sod | sodium |
sol or soln | solution |
sq | subcutaneous, under the skin |
SR | sustained release |
ss | one half (½) (roman numeral) |
stat | now; immediately |
subq | subcutaneous, under the skin |
sup or supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
syr | syrup |
SYR | syringe |
tab | tablet |
tac or TAC | triamcinolone |
tud or TUD | take as directed |
tat or TAT | until all taken |
tbsp | tablespoonful |
TCN | tetracycline |
tiw or t.i.w. | three times a week |
TMP | trimethoprim |
top | topical |
tr | timed-release |
tsp | teaspoonful |
tud or TUD | take as directed |
U | units |
uad or UAD | use as directed |
uat or UAT | until all taken |
ud | as directed |
ut dict | as directed |
ung | ointment |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
V | 5 (roman numeral) |
w/ | with |
w/o | without |
WA | while awake |
WH or WZ | wheezing |
wk | week |
wt | weight |
X | 10 (roman numeral) |
x | times |
X 1 RF | times one refill |
X 3 RF | times three refills |
XL | extra long |
XR | extended release |