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Medical Abbreviations
BID
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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