dosage

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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 Even as this approach gains popularity, pharmaceutical companies advise patients against adjusting dosages. Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 This complexity requires extensive research to establish effective dosages, safety profiles and therapeutic indications for various cannabinoids. Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 The dosage of BCAAs was between 0.20 and 1.76 grams per kilogram (g/kg) of body weight and between 12 and 260 g. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024 However, depending on the patient and the severity of their biotin deficiency, dosages will vary. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dosage 

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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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