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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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What is clear is that these medications take a long time to work, sometimes up to several weeks, and even then, the patient may need regular dosage adjustments to minimize side effects.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Patients use a digital platform that tailors pulse dosage to their needs, and it can be recharged wirelessly once a week via a collar-like neckband.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Then, grab the scrub and follow the product's instructions on dosage and massage technique.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Most bottles contain the same number of pieces, usually 30 to 180, but could have varying dosages.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Patients use a digital platform that tailors pulse dosage to their needs, and it can be recharged wirelessly once a week via a collar-like neckband.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Then, grab the scrub and follow the product's instructions on dosage and massage technique.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Most bottles contain the same number of pieces, usually 30 to 180, but could have varying dosages.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dosage
dose
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The Hawks run an up-tempo offense featuring a heavy dose of run-pass option s(RPOs).—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wegovy and Ozempic, the weight loss medications made by Novo Nordisk, are currently listed at $499 per monthly dose for the uninsured.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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