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LH Pharm Abbrev 2
Prescription Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| qs | up to |
| sig | directions |
| ut dict, ud | as directed |
| po | by mouth |
| ext | extract |
| dtd | dispense of such doses |
| sos | if needed |
| q4h | every four hours |
| qid | four times daily |
| ss | 1/2 |
| a | before |
| stat | immediately |
| tid | three times daily |
| tr | tincture |
| ung | ointment |
| no | number |
| noct | night |
| nr | no refills |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| ou | both eyes |
| per | by |
| pm | after noon |
| pr | rectally |
| prn | as needed |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as much as desired |
| ad | right ear |
| as | left ear |
| am | before noon |
| au | both ears |
| bid | twice daily |
| qod | every other day |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| M | mix |
| M ft | mix + make |
| cap | capsule |
| CR | controlled release |
| elix | elixir |
| fl | fluid |
| LA | long acting |
| soln | solution |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| SR | sustained release |
| q | every |
| c | with |
| f, ft. | make |
| gtt | drop |
| gtts | drops |
| h | hour |
| hs | at bedtime |
| p | after |
| EC | enteric coated |
| Rx | you take |
| qs ad | add to the amount needed |
| pc | after meals |
| qd | every day |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| d | give |