Question

What do you write on the prescription when the dosage has to be taken before food?

(a) a.c.

(b) p.c.

(c) p.r.n.

(d) p.r.

I had been asked this question in an interview.

This interesting question is from Controlled Release Medication in chapter Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) a.c.

To explain: When a doctor writes a.c. on prescription for a drug that means you should take it before food. P.c. means after food. P.r.n. means the drug can be taken as required. P.r means the dosage has to be given rectally.