update
Oral Meds
tabs, caps, suspensions, etc We use Take by mouth
TROCHE/LOZENGE, SUBLINGUAL and BUCCAL
we use PLACE under the tongue, in between cheek & gums
TOPICALS and TRANSDERMALS
we use Apply (to skin or affected area)
INHALERS
we use INHALE (through mouth or nose)
OTIC and OPHTHALMIC
we use INSTILL (in ear or eye)
SUPPOSITORIES
we use INSERT (rectally or vaginally)
PARENTERALS
we use INJECT (under the skin)
Sig Code Abbreviations
OTC
over the counter
QOD
every other day
BP
blood pressure
BTC
behind the counter
AC
before meals
Q
every
, PC
after meals
D
day
PRN
as needed
QD
every day
TID
three (3) times a day
PO
by mouth
i or I
one
ii or II
two
SubQ/SQ
subcutaneously
NPO
nothing by mouth
INH
inhale
HA
head ache
AD
right ear
AS
left ear