Going to the vet can be a relatively stressful thing whether there be anything wrong with your loved reptile.  It's not uncommon for one to walk out
and then things then become a blur.  Should your vet visit result in prescriptions the language used on the bottles themselves can be confusing
for one who doesn't have a PhD or DVM after their name - this can make treating your animal a frustrating task for someone and lead them to
scour their minds desperately trying to recall the conversation(s) with their vet.  We have put down on this page some common medical and
prescription terms that can help set your mind at ease.
a.d.
 =
 right ear
a.s.
 =
 left ear
a.u.
 =
 both ears
c.
 =
 with
cap.
 =
 capsule
gtt(s).
 =
 drop(s)
IN
 =
 Intranasal
o.d.
 =
 Right eye
o.s.
 =
 Left eye
o.u.
 =
 Both eyes
PO
 =
 per os, meaning given by mouth or orally
q.s.
 =
 a sufficient quantity
susp.
 =
 suspension
tab
 =
 tablet
Administering Instructions
a.c
 =
 Before Meals
p.c
 =
 After Meals
h.
 =
 Hour
h.s
 =
 At bedtime
q
 =
 Every
SID
 =
 Everyday or Every 24 hours
BID
 =
 Twice a day
TID
 =
 Three times a day
QID
 =
 Four times a day
QOD
 =
 Every other day
PRN
 =
 As needed
Sig.:
 =
 Directions to patient
stat
 =
 Immediately
Ut dict.
 =
 As directed
Dose Frequency Instructions
Sulfadimethoxine, Albon
 Coccidia, Pinworms
Fenbendazole, Panacur,
Safe-Guard
 Pinworms, Hepatic worms, lung worms, round worms,
strongyles, Pentastomids,
Praziquantel, Droncit
 Tapeworms
Thiabendazole
 Strongyles
Flagyl, Metronidazole
 Flagellates, Trichomoniasis, Entomoeba
Baytril, Enrofloxacin
 Respiratory Infections,
   
Drugs Most Commonly Prescribed For:
Written by: Robin Moniz 2008
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