Which abbreviation is used for syrup?

• A. supp.
• B. syr.
• C. tab.
• D. NS

Answer: (B)

In pharmacology documentation, each dosage form has a standard abbreviation to prevent misinterpretation. Syrup is a liquid preparation, so the common shorthand is syr. This helps distinguish it from other forms like suppositories (supp.), tablets (tab.), or intravenous fluids such as normal saline (NS). Using syr. communicates that the medication is a liquid dosage form to be administered by mouth or as directed, not a solid form or IV fluid. Therefore, the abbreviation for syrup is syr.