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Sample Sig free-text instruction translation
| Free-text phrase | Maximum potential units per dose | Maximum potential doses per day | Strength per unit | Conversion factor | Total maximum daily dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone 5/325 “Take 1–2 tablets every 4–6 h” | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 60 MEDD |
| Hydrocodone 10/325 “Take 2 tables twice daily” | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 20 MEDD |
| Oxycodone 30 mg “Take 1–2 tablets bid” | 2 | 2 | 30 | 1.5 | 180 MEDD |
Abbreviation: MEDD: morphine milligram equivalent daily dose.
