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dosage definition

dos·age (dōs′ij)

noun

  1. a dosing or being dosed
  2. the system to be followed in taking doses, as of medicine the prescribed dosage is teaspoon every hour
  3. the amount used in a dose

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dosage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • adjust: The system has an alarm that warns of highs or lows, allowing the user to adjust the insulin dosage.

Preposition: as

  • supplement: As these can reduce inflammation and Recommended dosage As a food supplement take one to two tablets a day with water.

Adjective modifier

  • recommended: Recommended dosage Take two capsules three times a day with water.

Modifies a noun

  • regimen: Further serum level determinations may be required to further refine the dosage regimen.

Noun used with modifier

  • xanax: Under a generic xanax xanax anxiety bed, xanax dosages a carpet, discount xanax an old dream.

Preposition: of

  • mg: Most involved a dosage of 210 mg per day.
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