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/ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The amount and frequency of a prescribed medication to be taken.
The doctor recommended a dosage of 500 mg every eight hours.
The measured quantity of a medicine or drug to be taken at one time.
Please ensure you do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
The administration of a drug or medication in prescribed quantities.
The dosage for the new pain reliever is different from the previous medication.
A specific amount of a substance, particularly in a medical context.
In clinical trials, the standard dosage was adjusted based on patient response.
Etymology
From French 'dosage', meaning the act of measuring doses.
Common Phrases and Expressions
therapeutic dosage
the amount of a drug needed to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
overdosage
taking more than the recommended amount of a drug.
dosage form
the physical form of the drug, such as tablet, capsule, or injectable.
Related Words
dose
a specific amount of a drug to be taken at a given time.
medication
a substance used for medical treatment.
pharmaceutical
relating to medicinal drugs.
Slang Meanings
big dose
He took a big dose of that supplement last night.
tiny dosage
That medication comes in a tiny dosage for kids.