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the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that should be taken at one time or regularly during a period of time
Each tablet has the dosage necessary to reduce pain and swelling. Some patients may benefit from a larger dosage of this medication. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
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In other cases, the FDA cautioned that some customers who bought a GLP-1 online or from a compound pharmacy have received doses of semaglutide or tirzepatide that were higher than what the FDA approved as a safe dosage.
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Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Others wished each dosage contained more calcium and vitamin D3.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
According to the indictment, Chinoy and Manjila-Varghese are accused of issuing more than 400,000 dosage units of Schedule II opioids with a conservative street value exceeding $7 million.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
More studies are needed to determine which probiotic strains and dosages are most effective for the best results.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
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Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Others wished each dosage contained more calcium and vitamin D3.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
According to the indictment, Chinoy and Manjila-Varghese are accused of issuing more than 400,000 dosage units of Schedule II opioids with a conservative street value exceeding $7 million.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
More studies are needed to determine which probiotic strains and dosages are most effective for the best results.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
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Infused with amino peptides to firm and smooth the skin, niacinamide to nourish the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a plumping touch, Olay’s lifting cream offers moisture with an extra dose of rejuvenating benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Eggs, fish and a healthy dose of vegetables are also common threads throughout the menu.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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