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How is 3 times a day writen?

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TID: On a prescription, three times daily commonly is abbreviated "tid.".

Answered 12/20/2012

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TID: Doctors most of the time would write tid in a prescription for three times a day, but it is better to write exactly as is ( three times a day ) to avoid confusion.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/15/2012

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