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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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The highly concentrated serum features 15% of the star ingredient—the maximum possible dosage—alongside a host of other non-comedogenic ingredients like zinc (for inflammation soothing) and allatoin (to promote skin healing post-acne flare-up).
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Prioritize Safety Provide hydration, snacks, and clear guidelines around dosage.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
As an aside, some might be wondering about the dosage of psilocybin given in this study.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
For one, the studies in the review vary significantly in dosage, duration, population, and form of ginger—powders, extracts, and capsules—which limits standardization, Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor of nutrition at Drexel University, told Verywell.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Prioritize Safety Provide hydration, snacks, and clear guidelines around dosage.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
As an aside, some might be wondering about the dosage of psilocybin given in this study.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
For one, the studies in the review vary significantly in dosage, duration, population, and form of ginger—powders, extracts, and capsules—which limits standardization, Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor of nutrition at Drexel University, told Verywell.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dosage
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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Multiple doses of used Narcan were also found near where the 2-year-old girl was discovered in the home, authorities said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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