dosages

plural of dosage
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 It's typically measured in international units (IU) or micrograms (mcg), and dosages aren't broken down by vitamin D type. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Dec. 2024 Remember that exact dosages are unclear, and many studies do not report the percentages of active ingredients in the supplement. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024 However, dosages for individual vitamins in a multivitamin might be limited compared to a gummy that only contains a single vitamin. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Dosages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosages. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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