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Meds Administration
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oral | By Mouth |
| Aural | Via the ear |
| Intranasal | Via the nose |
| Topical | Via the surface of the skin |
| Subcutaneous | Under the skin (eg. the 'scruff') |
| Intramuscular | In the muscle |
| Prophylaxis | Preventative Treatment |
| Intravenous | Into the vein |
| PRN | Pro Re Nata (take as needed) |
| Castration | Removal of the testicles |
| Spay | Removal of the uterus and ovaries |
| SQP | Suitably Qualified Person (medicine advisor) |
| QID | 4 times a day |
| BID | Twice a day |
| POM | Prescription Only Medicine |
| SID | Once a day |
| GSL | General Sales List |
| POM V | Prescription Only Medicine prescribed by a vet |
| QxH | Taken once every x hours |
| Systemic | Treatments affecting the whole body |
| Bi-annually | Twice a year |
| OTC | Over the Counter |