What are the abbreviations for prescriptions?

Medical Abbreviations on Your Prescription

Abbreviation Meaning Latin Term
prn as needed pro re nata
q2h every 2 hours quaque 2 hora
qd every day quaque die
qh every hour quaque hora

What is OD and BD in prescription?

The Full form of OD is ‘Once in a day’. OD means the prescribed medicine should be taken “once daily”. If BD is written, medicine should be taken once daily.

What does BID and TID stand for?

BID: bis in die, twice a day; TID: ter in die: three times a day.

Is there a list of approved medical abbreviations?

There is no standard or approved list used by health care professionals to search for medical acronyms or abbreviations. Therefore, it is important to understand the context in which the abbreviation or term has been used.

What is the meaning of BD in prescription?

twice a day
twice a day / twice daily / 2 times daily.

What is the medical abbreviation for medication?

Table 1: Common Medical Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning / Intended Meaning
achs before meals and at bedtime
AD right ear
ad lib freely; as much as desired
ad sat. to saturation

Why is Rx abbreviation for prescription?

According to most sources, Rx is derived from the Latin word “recipe,” meaning “take.” Among several alternative theories, however, is the belief that the Rx symbol evolved from the Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol associated with healing powers.

What does DX mean medical terms?

diagnosis
Dx: Abbreviation for diagnosis, the determination of the nature of a disease.