- amp. = ampule
- a.d. = right ear
- a.s. = left ear
- a.u. = both ears
- c. = with
- cap. = capsule
- disp. = dispense
- gtt(s). = drop(s)
- IM = intramuscular
injection
- IN = intranasal
- IP = intraperitoneal
(within abdominal cavity)
- IV = intravenous injection
- o.d. = right eye
- o.s. = left eye
- o.u. = both eyes
- PO = per os, meaning
given by mouth or orally
- q.s. = a sufficient
quantity
- SubQ, SQ or SC = subcutaneous
injection
- susp. = suspension
- tab = tablet
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- a.c. = before meals
- p.c. = after meals
- h. = hour
- h.s. = at bedtime
- q = every (as in q
8 hours)
- SID = every day (q
day or q 24 hours)
- BID = twice a day
(q 12 hours)
- TID = three times
a day (q 8 hours)
- QID = four times a
day (q 6 hours)
- QOD = every other
day
- PRN = as needed
- Sig.: = directions
to patient
- stat = immediately
- Ut dict. = as directed
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