Pharmacology abbreviations

dosage forms. amp: ampule

dosage forms. cap: capsule

dosage forms. cr: cream

elix: elixir

dosage forms. liq: liquid

dosage forms. lot: lotion

dosage forms. sup: suppository

dosage forms. syr: syrup

dosage forms. tab: tablet

dosage forms. ung: ointment

Routes. ID: intradermal

Routes. IM: inramuscular

Routes. inj: inject, injection

Routes. IV: intravenously

Routes. PO: by mouth

Routes. PR: rectally

Routes. r, rec: rectally

Routes. subcut: subcutaneously

Routes. top: topically

a: Before

ac: before meals

Time or Frequency. ad lib: as desired

Time or Frequency. AM: morning

Time or Frequency. bid: twice a day

Time or Frequency. d: day

Time or Frequency. noct: night

Time or Frequency. pc: after meals

Time or Frequency. PRN: whenever necessary

Time or Frequency. q: every

Time or Frequency. qam: every morning

Time or Frequency. q4h: every 4 hours

Time or Frequency. qid: four times a day

Time or Frequency. ut dict: as directed