List of SYMBOLS used in medical prescriptions?

Here are some commonly used symbols and abbreviations in medical prescriptions:

Symbols:

* Rx: This is the most well-known symbol used in medical prescriptions. It comes from the Latin word for "recipe," which means "to take." It signifies the beginning of a prescription.

* #: Number

* %: Percent

Units of Measurement:

* g or gms: Grams (weight of solid or semi-solid substances)

* mg: Milligrams (small amounts of medication)

* mcg or µg: Micrograms (very tiny amounts of medication)

* mL: Milliliters (liquid)

Abbreviations:

* PO: Per Os (by mouth)

* PR: Per Rectum (through the rectum)

* SL: Sublingual (under the tongue)

* SC: Subcutaneous (beneath the skin)

* IM: Intramuscular (into a muscle)

* IV: Intravenous (into a vein)

* OD: Oculus Dexter (right eye)

* OS: Ocular Sinister (left eye)

* OU: Oculi Utriusque (both eyes)

* BID: Bis In Die (twice daily)

* TID: Ter In Die (three times daily)

* QID: Quater In Die (four times daily)

* AC: Ante Cibum (before meals)

* PC: Post Cibum (after meals)

Other Abbreviations:

* Rep: Repeat

* Sig: Signa (directions for use)

* Stat: Statim (immediately)

* TDS: Ter Die Sumendus (three times a day)

* QDS: Quater Die Sumendus (four times a day)