Question

Which of the following information should be on the 2^nd part of the prescription?

(a) Name of medicine

(b) How to take the medicine

(c) Quantity to be dispensed

(d) Signature of the doctor.

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This intriguing question originated from Controlled Release Medication topic in section Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) How to take the medicine

The explanation: The 2^nd part of the prescription is the instructions that go on the label. It begins with the Sig which is the short of Signa which means a mark or write. For example, if any doctor is prescribing amoxicillin it may be written as Sig: i.t.i.p.o that means twice a day orally.