Synonyms for

Dosage

Verb / ˈdəʊsʌdʒ / / ˈdəʊsɪdʒ / Another word for dosage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The amount of a medication or drug that is taken at one time or over a period of time.

Synonyms & similar words

dose dose quantity amount measure portion administration dispensation prescription regimen schedule treatment intake consumption application

Synonyms by register

Formal

measure quantity amount ration

Informal

dose shot pill serving

Literary

allotment stint

Antonyms

overdose underdose excess insufficiency deprivation scarcity

Common collocations

  • correct dosage
  • recommended dosage
  • maximum dosage
  • minimum dosage
  • daily dosage
  • initial dosage
  • dosage form

Word family

noun dosage
verb dose

Usage note

Dosage refers to the specific amount of a medicine or drug to be administered. It is often used in a medical or pharmaceutical context.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed a dosage of two pills per day.
  2. She forgot to take her dosage this morning.
  3. The dosage instructions are on the label.
  4. The dosage was too high and caused side effects.
  5. The dosage needs to be adjusted based on weight.

Quotes

  • "A proper dosage of cannabis can be helpful." - Rick Doblin
  • "Dosage and control are not bad in themselves; they are necessary measures in the struggle against chaos." - Hjalmar Branting
  • "The dosage makes it either a poison or a remedy." - Paracelsus

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