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
The best dosage for chelated magnesium depends on your reason for taking the supplement.
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Health, 28 July 2025
The rebates are determined by the drug’s current price and the price when that dosage form and strength was first marketed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
This is why experts underscore the importance of speaking to your healthcare provider before adjusting medication timing or dosage on your own.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 July 2025
The drug showed mean weight loss of 19.2% with no plateau at a dosage of 6 mg in a 48-week trial.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Health, 28 July 2025
The rebates are determined by the drug’s current price and the price when that dosage form and strength was first marketed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
This is why experts underscore the importance of speaking to your healthcare provider before adjusting medication timing or dosage on your own.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 July 2025
The drug showed mean weight loss of 19.2% with no plateau at a dosage of 6 mg in a 48-week trial.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dosage
dose
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That's according to Africa CDC, which had previously put the target at 10 million doses available by the end of 2025.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Done in small doses, this trend is a great way to make even the smallest parts of your home feel fun.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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