The abbreviation "tid" stands for ter in die, which means three times a day.
Understanding "tid" in Prescriptions
"tid" is a Latin abbreviation commonly used in medical prescriptions and instructions. It indicates the frequency with which a medication should be taken.
Explanation:
- ter: Means "three"
- in: Means "in"
- die: Means "day"
Therefore, ter in die directly translates to "three times in a day".
Related Abbreviation:
- t.d.s.: ter die sumendum, also means "three times a day".
Example:
If a doctor writes "Amoxicillin 500mg tid," it means the patient should take 500mg of Amoxicillin three times a day.
