Commonly Used Prescription Abbreviations
Have you ever wondered what those abbreviations on prescription labels stand for? Following is a handy reference guide with a listing of commonly used prescription abbreviations, with thanks to Karen Quatman.
- s.i.d - once a dayb.i.d - twice a day
- t.i.d. - three times a day
- q.h. - every hour
- q.d. - every day
- ut.dict. - use as directed
- cc - cubic centimeter
- a.s. - left ear
- a.d. - right ear
- a.u. - each ear
- p.o. - by mouth
- q.o.d. - every other day
- e - with
- s - without
- p.r.n. - as required
- U or u - unit
- o.s. - left eye
- o.d. - right eye
- o.u. - each eye
Provided by Karen Quatman
Printed with Permission ~ 22 May 2000
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