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SIG Codes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sig: 1 tab po bid | Translation: Take 1 tablet by mouth twice a day |
| Sig: 2 caps po tid | Translation: Take 2 capsules by mouth three times a day |
| Sig: 1 tab po qhs | Translation: Take 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime |
| Sig: 1 tab po qid ac | Translation: Take 1 tablet by mouth four times a day before meals |
| Sig: 1 tab po q6h prn pain | Translation: Take 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain |
| Sig: ½ tab po daily | Translation: Take one-half tablet by mouth once daily |
| Sig: 2 tabs po q12h | Translation: Take 2 tablets by mouth every 12 hours |
| Sig: 1 cap po stat | Translation: Take 1 capsule by mouth immediately |
| Sig: 1 tsp po q4h prn cough | Translation: Take 1 teaspoon by mouth every 4 hours as needed for cough |
| Sig: 10 mL po bid pc | Translation: Take 10 milliliters by mouth twice a day after meals |
| Sig: 15 mL po qhs | Translation: Take 15 milliliters by mouth at bedtime |
| Sig: 2 tsp po q8h | Translation: Take 2 teaspoons by mouth every 8 hours |
| Sig: 0.5 mL SQ daily | Translation: Inject 0.5 milliliter subcutaneously once daily |
| Sig: 2 mL IV q8h | Translation: Give 2 milliliters intravenously every 8 hours |
| Sig: 0.2 mL ID | Translation: Inject 0.2 milliliter intradermally |
| Sig: 5000 units SQ q12h | Translation: Inject 5,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours |
| Sig: 1 gtt ou bid | Translation: Instill 1 drop in both eyes twice a day |
| Sig: 2 gtt ad tid | Translation: Instill 2 drops in the right ear three times a day |
| Sig: 1 gtt os qid | Translation: Instill 1 drop in the left eye four times a day |