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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 Although scromiting typically occurs from excessive cannabis usage, there isn’t an exact daily dosage known to trigger the condition. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 Alcohol metabolizes at a steady rate of roughly one standard dosage per hour, which means the body effectively starts destroying the evidence until a blood sample can be secured. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026 These specialized pharmacies, which combine raw drug ingredients to create custom medicines, generally provide unique dosage forms for people with special needs. — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Saffron supplements are available in several forms and various dosages, both of which are important to consider when choosing one. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dosage

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Novo Nordisk is introducing a first-of-its-kind weekly dose for Type 2 diabetes.

— Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026
California’s most severe measles epidemic in recent memory occurred between 1988 and 1990 — an era before health officials recommended children receive a second dose of the measles vaccine.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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