Dosage Delivery Forms

EC

Enteric Coated

CAP

Capsule

ELIX

Elixir (liquid)

VAG

Vaginal

GTT

Drop

INJ

Injection

OINT or UNG

Ointment

SOL or SOLN

Solution

SQ or SC

Subcutaneous

SUPP

Suppository

SUSP

Suspension

SYR

Syrup

TAB

Tablet

IM

Intramuscular

SR

Sustained release

CR

Controlled release

TR

Time Release

SL

Sublingual

U

Units

G or GM

Gram

GR

Grain

LB

Pound

MCG

Microgram

MG

Milligram

TBSP

Tablespoon

TSP

Teaspoon

Aerosols

Sprayable product that can be forced out by a liquid gas propellant. The medication can be either a powder or liquid

Drops/Spray

Small liquid dosage forms that can be used usually for the eyes, ears, nose and lungs

Metered Dose Inhaler

Aerosol unit which dispenses drug at a measured rate per use

powders

Finely divided solid materials