dosage

Definition of dosagenext
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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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Recent Examples of dosage Limited manufacturing capacity has meant that many women are switching brands and dosages. Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 According to two of McCollough’s friends, Watts believed there should be no difference in their dosage amounts, despite their significant differences in tolerance levels and physical size. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 The order should state the dosage, route, timing and reason the medication is needed. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 In theory, tailoring dosages to meet the body’s immediate needs could mitigate adverse consequences for their extended use. Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dosage
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  • Investigators reported a dose-dependent drop in biomarker levels on certain measures, meaning higher doses led to greater reductions, a sign the drug is having an effect.
    Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This year’s Venice festival is already shaping up to include a large dose of politics with the addition of Israel-Gaza doc NAZA and the inclusion of Russian film DAU.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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