Frequency
q8h
Every 8 hours
What q8h stands for
q8h is a medical abbreviation for every 8 hours - written out in full as “Quaque 8 hora (every 8 hours)”. TermDecode files it under frequency abbreviations.
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Safer Alternative
Quaque 8 hora (every 8 hours)
Seen in context
Amoxicillin 500mg q8h
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