Often seen in prescriptions and medication instructions from healthcare providers.
Literal Meaning
Twice daily
Actual Meaning
Take this medicine TWO times a day, usually morning and evening.
Examples in Context
Take two tablets BID for pain relief.
Helpful Tips
1Think of 'BID' as 'B' for 'B'reakfast and 'D' for 'Dinner'.
2Remember it as taking meds every 12 hours.
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twice daily
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