Conversion Equivalents
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The following symbols frequently appear in the “Sig” (directions) area of a prescription. These are translated using the “approximate equivalents” shown below and not to be used for calculation during compounding.
Last updated 10:20 PM on 8/25/26
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4 Terms
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sig: 3
on the label:
to calculate doses:
1 teaspoonful
5mL
2
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sig: ℥ss
on the label:
to calculate doses:
1 tablespoonful
15 mL
3
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sig: ℥
on the label:
to calculate doses:
2 tablespoonfuls
30 mL
4
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sig: 8 f℥
on the label:
to calculate doses:
1 cup or glassful
240 mL