what does 'sig. as directed' mean on a medicine prescribed by a physician?

Answer 1

sig as directed means that the patient is to take the medicine according to the directions given to them by the physician. the physician didn't bother to write the directions on the prescription pad, and is trusting that you listened to her when she told you what to do with it.

sig is an old latin abbreviation used to start out the instructions line on the prescription. Examples of clearer instructions include "sig: 1 tablet twice per day with food" or "sig: apply to rash every 4 hours or as needed for itching"

"as directed" is the lazy physician's way of saying "I already told the patient what to do with it, so I'm not writing it down"

by the way DAW is the abbreviation used for brand-name only. It means "dispense as written"

Answer 2

Sig Prescription

Answer 3

Sig Medical Abbreviation

Answer 4

signiture i think. coz u can either sign ur own prescription or someone elss if your pickin it up for them. so u gota make sure u tick the correct box b4 u sign

Answer 5

that it has to be a name brand med, as prescribed, without substituting a generic med instead.

Answer 6

see instruction guidlines.