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Sigs or Signa Codes

Sig Codes Abbreviations/ Meaning

Sig Codes AbbreviationsMeaning
tab tablet
cap capsule
qd every day
bid twice a day
tid three times a day
qid four times a day
ad right ear
as left ear
au both ears
od right eye
os left eye
ou both eyes
am morning
pm evening
hs bedtime
ac before meals
pc after meals
q every
qs quantity sufficient (enough)
prn as needed
gtt drops
susp suspension
po by mouth
ud as directed
sig signa
NKA no known allergies
NKDA no known drug allergies
IM intramuscular
IV intravenous
inj injection
APAP acetaminophen
daw dispense as written
qweek every week
q8h every eight hours
ss 1/2
D/C discontinue
SL sublingual
qh every hour
stat now
subq subqutaneous
oint ointment
sol solution
syr syrup
TPN total parenteral nutrition
w/o without
c with
top topical
ung ointment
x times
pr rectally
pv vaginally
sig write
sl under the tongue
qsad add quantity to make specific volume
otic for the ear
opth ophthalmic (eye-related)
elix elixir
supp suppository
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