B2nounformalhealthscience
US/ˈdoʊ.sɪdʒ/
UK/ˈdəʊ.sɪdʒ/
the amount of a medicine you should take and how often you take it
In context
Always follow the dosage printed on the label of the bottle.
The doctor reduced the dosage because of the side effects.
Taking more than the recommended dosage can be dangerous.
Words that go with dosage
adjective + noun
- recommended dosageDo not exceed the recommended dosage.
- correct dosageAsk a pharmacist about the correct dosage.
- lower dosageChildren need a lower dosage than adults.
verb + noun
- increase the dosageThe doctor may increase the dosage next week.
- adjust the dosagePatients with kidney problems may need to adjust the dosage.
noun + noun
- dosage instructionsThe dosage instructions are inside the box.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a dosage of two pillsCorrect: a dose of two pills