1
a
: the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose
b
: the presence and relative representation or strength of a factor or agent
2
a
b(1)
: the giving of a dose
(2)
: regulation or determination of doses
3
: an exposure to some experience in or as if in measured portions
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Essential medicines are intended to be available in all healthcare systems, at all times, in adequate amounts, and in the appropriate dosage forms.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
While these results are promising, more research is needed to determine curcumin's ideal dosage, frequency, and duration for managing IBD.16
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Klonopin is available in several dosage forms: conventional tablets, orally disintegrating tablets that melt in the mouth, liquid, and a solution for injection.3
Klonopin dosages differ depending on the condition being treated.
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Factors like dosage, strain, and individual sensitivity can influence the experience.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
While these results are promising, more research is needed to determine curcumin's ideal dosage, frequency, and duration for managing IBD.16
4.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Klonopin is available in several dosage forms: conventional tablets, orally disintegrating tablets that melt in the mouth, liquid, and a solution for injection.3
Klonopin dosages differ depending on the condition being treated.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Factors like dosage, strain, and individual sensitivity can influence the experience.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dosage. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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dosage
noun
dos·age
ˈdō-sij 
1
a
: the giving of medicine in doses
b
: the amount of a single dose
2
: the addition or application of a substance in a measured dose
Medical Definition
dosage
noun
dos·age
ˈdō-sij
1
a
: the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose
b
: the presence and relative representation or strength of a factor or agent (as a gene)
2
a
b(1)
: the giving of a dose
(2)
: regulation or determination of doses
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