Where to use your medication
When to take you medication
How much medication to take
How often to take your medication
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100

what does nasal mean

medication is applied in nostrils 

100

your medication bottles says that this medication may cause drowsiness. what would be the best time to take this medication? 

at night/at bed time

100

what does "tab" mean?

tablet 

100

what does bid mean?

twice a day

100

"take ii tab prn"

take 2 tablets as needed

200

what does topical mean?

medication is applied onto surface of the skin

200

what should you do if you don't know when to take your medication

call your pharmacist 

read your medication bottle 

call your doctor 

200

what does mg mean?

milligrams

200

what does did mean?

4 times a day

200

"take ii cap po"

take 2 capsules by mouth

300

what does p.o. mean?

take medication by mouth

300

what does p.c. mean?

take medication after meals 

300

what does s.s. mean?

one half

300

what does pan mean?

take medication as needed

300

"take 50 mg po bid"

take 50 milligrams by mouth twice a day

400

what does sublingual mean?

medication is placed under the tongue

400

what does a.c. mean?

take medication before meals 

400

how many tablets should you take if your medication bottle says "take iii tablets"? 

3 tablets 

400

your medication bottle says "take qAM" when should you take your medication?

every morning

400

"take 1 tbsp sublingual pc"

take 1 tablespoon under the tongue after meals

500

what does otic mean?

medication is applied in the ears

500

what does h.s. mean?

take medication at bedtime

500

what does "tbsp" mean?

tablespoon

500

your medication bottle states that you need to "take tablet qhr" when should you take your medication?

every hour 

500

"topical cream applied q4hr"

cream applied on the skin every 4 hours

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