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dosage

Definition

  • noun: the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that should be taken at one time or regularly during a period of time
  • noun: the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose
  • usually singular

Examples

  • Do not exceed the recommended 'dosage'. [=do not take more than doctors recommend]

  • Each pill/tablet has the 'dosage' necessary to reduce pain and swelling.

  • Some patients may benefit from a larger 'dosage' of this medication.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's regular-strength Tylenol. Here's what you do. Open her mouth, take a handful and throw it at her. Whatever sticks, that's the correct dosage. Under no circumstances are you to compromise our no-talking agreement. Dr Kelso is always saying... I'm gonna say this as carefully as possible, (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1