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A common abbreviation used in medical prescriptions, Q8H means to administer the medication every 8 hours. Others include:

  • Q1H: every hour
  • Q2H: every 2 hours
  • bid: twice a day
  • tid: 3 times a day
  • qid: 4 times a day
  • qod: every other day
  • prn: as per needed

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