Prescription writing - Abbrevations

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a.c. – before meals & p.c. – after meals

h.s. – bedtime

p.o. – by mouth

p.r.n. – when required

ad lib – at pleasure

non rep. – do not repeat

a.d. – right ear & a.s. – left ear & a.u. – each ear

o.d. – right eye & o.s. – left eye & o.u. – each eye

u.d. – as directed

inj. – injection & sup – suppository

q.d. – every day & q.h. – every hour

cc – cubic centimeter & ml – milliliter

mg – milligram & mcg – microgram

tsp – teaspoonful & tbsp – tablespoonful

Sig – write on label

stat – immediately

g/gm – gram

h/hr – hour

Category: Pharmacology Notes

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