Word used

I'm not sure there is one. 'Preprandial' means taken before a meal, but it does not usually refer to medicine.

in latin phrase it is called jenteculum.

I can find 'jentaculum', Tracy, but not in any medical or pharmaceutical dictionaries on-line. It simply means 'breakfast' in Latin. Can you show me a source?

Hi Student,
It is called "ante cibum". Generally seen on the prescription, and it is abbreviated as a.c.

Example:
1.pantoprazole 20mg o.d. a.c.
2.Omeprazole 20mb o.d. a.c.

ante cibum - Latin ; before a meal - English.

Sri

Respected Mr. Micawber,
It is very confusing to come to a conclusion. Most of the doctors here simply use the word " On empty stomach" to avoid confusion. It is generally seen on the prescription for all the gastro-intestinal disorders.
This is for favour of information please.
With high regards,
Sri

Thank you for the information, Sri. You are always reliable in supplying medical terms.

thank you teachers. on empty stomach is ok. can i use before breakfast also?? i will ask my professor also. thanks teachers.smdl

you are right. micaber teacher, vsrao teacher, avangi teacher all are nice teachers here. helping me lot. smdl

Hi Tracygibbs,

tracygibbsin latin phrase it is called jenteculum.

Jentaculum means breakfast . The Romans called breakfast as jentaculum.
As per Romans Jentaculum = breakfast.

Regards,
Sri