dosage

Definition of dosagenext
as in dose
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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Recent Examples of dosage Public policy should discourage use of hemp and marijuana in any form or dosage for those under 21. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 This article was revised to correct the initial Zyprexa dosage given to Marjorie Tingley. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 The study was double-blinded — the subjects and researchers did not know which treatment or dosage participants received. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Kratom can be stimulating or sedating, depending on the dosage taken, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. — Anthony Cusumano, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dosage
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  • Barclays estimates a $2 billion peak annual sales opportunity in HS but assigns the drug only a 50% probability of success, citing an unusual dose-response pattern in mid-stage trials and a history of late-stage trial failures in HS.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But a character as over-the-top as Effie demands an extra dose of theatricality.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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