The abbreviation "ut dict." stands for "as directed," deriving from the Latin phrase "ut dictum." It is one of several traditional Latin abbreviations commonly used in prescriptions. Here are some others:- a.c. means "before meals," originating from "ante cibum."- b.i.d. signifies "twice a day."- gtt. refers to "drops," from the Latin "guttae."- p.c. stands for "after meals," from "post cibum."- p.o. translates to "by mouth" or "orally," derived from "per os."- p.r.n. is used for "when necessary," from "pro re nata," indicating usage as needed or when circumstances require.- q.d. means "once a day."- q.i.d. indicates "four times a day."- q._h. is used when a medication should be taken every certain number of hours, with the "h" specifying the number.- q.h. means "every hour."- q.2h. stands for "every 2 hours."- q.3h. indicates "every 3 hours."- q.4h. means "every 4 hours."- t.i.d. translates to "three times a day."
