’S [presentación medicamento]

English translation: s [the plural]

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Spanish term or phrase:’s
English translation:s [the plural]
Entered by: philgoddard

18:17 Dec 17, 2012
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Spanish term or phrase: ’S [presentación medicamento]
The medicinal product is described as follows

Caja x 14’S / Caja x 98 'S

I understand that primary and secondary packaging contain 14 tablets and 98 tablets, respectively.

But I am intrigued to know what the 'S stands for.

Thanks for help!!!
Andreas THEODOROU
Spain
Local time: 09:09
s [the plural]
Explanation:
See the discussion entries.
It's just the number of units in the pack. We do the same with cigarettes, referring to packs of 20 as "20s", as my reference shows.
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philgoddard
United States
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4 +1s [the plural]
philgoddard
4COMPRIMIDOS
Natalí Felcaro


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COMPRIMIDOS


Explanation:
En mi opinión, 'S puede referirse a los comprimidos que vienen en la caja. Ej: CAJA DE 14 COMPRIMIDOS/ CAJA DE 98 COMPRIMIDOS. Espero te sea de ayuda, saludos!

Natalí Felcaro
Argentina
Local time: 05:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: But why would they abbreviate comprimidos to S?
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s [the plural]


Explanation:
See the discussion entries.
It's just the number of units in the pack. We do the same with cigarettes, referring to packs of 20 as "20s", as my reference shows.


    Reference: http://www.deebee.co.uk/product.php?ean=50393305&title=rothm...
philgoddard
United States
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agree  lorenab23
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