as in doses
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 dosages
Zinc has been studied at dosages of 45 to 300 mg daily for up to 2 weeks.
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric dosages.
—Tushara Surapaneni, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
In an industry with no standardized dosages for products, the FDA would be unable to generalize a takedown of one company to the whole industry.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Were Tennessee to change its restrictions on the drug, recommended dosages and rules for its dispensing remain to be made.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
Supplement dosages aren’t typically high enough to begin with, and gastric acid can kill many bacterial strains.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Depending on their goal, drinkers will choose different brands, dosages, and even cannabinoids or functional ingredients.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
By 2016, it was estimated at 74 million, up 20% in a decade, though radiologists say dosages of radiation per scan have declined.
—Joanne Kenen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
In practical terms, sipping a beverage often feels more social than lighting up, and with so many flavors and dosages on offer, consumers can tailor the experience to their comfort level.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric dosages.
—Tushara Surapaneni, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
In an industry with no standardized dosages for products, the FDA would be unable to generalize a takedown of one company to the whole industry.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Were Tennessee to change its restrictions on the drug, recommended dosages and rules for its dispensing remain to be made.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
Supplement dosages aren’t typically high enough to begin with, and gastric acid can kill many bacterial strains.
—Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Depending on their goal, drinkers will choose different brands, dosages, and even cannabinoids or functional ingredients.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
By 2016, it was estimated at 74 million, up 20% in a decade, though radiologists say dosages of radiation per scan have declined.
—Joanne Kenen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
In practical terms, sipping a beverage often feels more social than lighting up, and with so many flavors and dosages on offer, consumers can tailor the experience to their comfort level.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dosages
doses
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Novo Nordisk charges $499 a month for all doses of Wegovy, while Eli Lilly offers its lowest dose for $349 and the others at $499.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Two doses are recommended for those between ages 6 months and 8 years who have never received a flu vaccine, only received one dose in the past or with unknown flu vaccine history.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Dosages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosages. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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