Where to use your medication
what does nasal mean
medication is applied in nostrils
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
what does "tab" mean?
tablet
what does bid mean?
twice a day
"take ii tab prn"
take 2 tablets as needed
what does topical mean?
medication is applied onto surface of the skin
what should you do if you don't know when to take your medication
call your pharmacist
read your medication bottle
call your doctor
what does mg mean?
milligrams
what does did mean?
4 times a day
"take ii cap po"
take 2 capsules by mouth
what does p.o. mean?
take medication by mouth
what does p.c. mean?
take medication after meals
what does s.s. mean?
one half
what does pan mean?
take medication as needed
"take 50 mg po bid"
take 50 milligrams by mouth twice a day
what does sublingual mean?
medication is placed under the tongue
what does a.c. mean?
take medication before meals
how many tablets should you take if your medication bottle says "take iii tablets"?
3 tablets
your medication bottle says "take qAM" when should you take your medication?
every morning
"take 1 tbsp sublingual pc"
take 1 tablespoon under the tongue after meals
what does otic mean?
medication is applied in the ears
what does h.s. mean?
take medication at bedtime
what does "tbsp" mean?
tablespoon
your medication bottle states that you need to "take tablet qhr" when should you take your medication?
every hour
"topical cream applied q4hr"
cream applied on the skin every 4 hours