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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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For example, a misheard medical dosage or a misinterpreted financial report could result in penalties.
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Beth Worthy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But the dosage of the supplement and the best time to take it has remained largely a trial-and-error endeavor.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
When the clinic refused to increase his dosages, the actor allegedly turned to the other suppliers charged in the case.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Talk to your doctor about modifying dosages, and monitor your blood pressure.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Beth Worthy, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But the dosage of the supplement and the best time to take it has remained largely a trial-and-error endeavor.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
When the clinic refused to increase his dosages, the actor allegedly turned to the other suppliers charged in the case.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Talk to your doctor about modifying dosages, and monitor your blood pressure.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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