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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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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
If medications seem to be contributing, ask your doctor about adjusting dosages or timing.
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Anything in the Medicine Cabinet Both prescription and over-the-counter medications contain critical information on their packaging, including dosage instructions and expiration dates.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
If medications seem to be contributing, ask your doctor about adjusting dosages or timing.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Accurate Dosing: Calculating the correct dosage requires knowing the THC content of your cannabis and the amount used in the infusion.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Anything in the Medicine Cabinet Both prescription and over-the-counter medications contain critical information on their packaging, including dosage instructions and expiration dates.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Dosage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosage. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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