What does Qid stand for?
4 times a day
q.i.d. (on prescription): Seen on a prescription, q.i.d. (or qid) means 4 times a day (from the Latin quater in die). The abbreviation q.i.d. is also sometimes written without a period in capital letters as “QID”.
Is it Qid or QD?
List of medical abbreviations: Latin abbreviations
| Abbrev. | Meaning | Latin (or New Latin) origin |
|---|---|---|
| q.d., qd | every day / daily | |
| q.h.s., qhs | every night at bedtime | quaque hora somni |
| q.d.s, qds, QDS | 4 times a day | quater die sumendum |
| q.i.d, qid | 4 times a day | quater in die |
What does Qhs mean?
q.h.s. quaque hora somni every night at bedtime.
What doe SPH mean?
SPH. The abbreviation SPH stands for Sphere. It describes the amount of lens measured in diopters that you need for good vision. The term means that the correction for your sight is spherical.
What does BDPC mean in prescription?
1tab bdpc means you have to take 1 tablet twice a day after meals… that is after lunch and dinner Vizylac 2 tab daily is sufficient. Next Steps.
What is AC and HS mean?
PC breakfast/lunch. After breakfast and lunch. AC HS. Before meals and at bedtime.
Is SUBQ an acceptable abbreviation?
Subcutaneous: Under the skin. For example, a subcutaneous injection is an injection in which a needle is inserted just under the skin. Also known as subcu. Abbreviated subq.
What does BD and OD mean?
OD. Daily. BD. Twice a day. TDS (or TD or TID)
What does CYL mean in eye test?
Cylinder (CYL) – This indicates the amount of lens power for astigmatism and represents the difference in the greatest and weakest powers of the eye, usually separated by 90 degrees.
What does CYL mean in text?
CYL means “Catch You Later.” The meaning of the abbreviation CYL can be taken literally to mean that you will be meeting that person face-to-face sometime soon, but it is just as often used to indicate that someone will be in touch again soon, either by telephone, email or text message.