dosage
The exact amount of medicine that a person should take at a specific time. It also refers to how often the medicine should be taken to be safe and effective.
Examples
3 of 5Please check the dosage on the bottle before taking the medicine.
Please check the amount on the bottle before taking the medicine.
The recommended dosage for adults is two tablets every eight hours.
The suggested amount for adults is two tablets every eight hours.
I'm not sure about the dosage, so I'll call my mom.
I'm not sure how much to take, so I'll call my mom.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'dosage' as the 'age' (time/frequency) and 'dose' (amount) combined.
Quick Quiz
The doctor wrote the correct ___ on the paper so I knew how many pills to take.
Correct!
The correct answer is: dosage
Examples
Please check the dosage on the bottle before taking the medicine.
everydayPlease check the amount on the bottle before taking the medicine.
The recommended dosage for adults is two tablets every eight hours.
formalThe suggested amount for adults is two tablets every eight hours.
I'm not sure about the dosage, so I'll call my mom.
informalI'm not sure how much to take, so I'll call my mom.
The clinical trial measured the effects of a high dosage on the patients.
academicThe scientific study measured the effects of a high amount on the patients.
The pharmaceutical company must guarantee the correct dosage in every pill.
businessThe medicine company must ensure the right amount is in every pill.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
miss a dosage
forget to take your medicine
maximum dosage
the most you can safely take
low dosage
a small amount of medicine
Often Confused With
A dose is one single amount; dosage is the size and frequency of doses over time.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about how much medicine a person needs to get healthy. It is very common in hospitals and pharmacies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often ask 'How many dosage?' instead of 'What is the dosage?'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'dosage' as the 'age' (time/frequency) and 'dose' (amount) combined.
Word Origin
From the Greek word 'dosis', which means 'a giving'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, following the exact dosage is strictly emphasized to avoid legal or health issues.
Quick Quiz
The doctor wrote the correct ___ on the paper so I knew how many pills to take.
Correct!
The correct answer is: dosage
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