dosage
gb/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/ us/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
B2
English
adag, adagolás, dózis
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[dosage of + medicine]; [dosage for + patient/condition]; adjust/increase/reduce [the dosage]
The doctor lowered the dosage because the medication was making her tired.
Az orvos csökkentette az adagot, mert a gyógyszer fáradttá tette.
Always check the recommended dosage before giving cough medicine to a child.
Mindig ellenőrizze az ajánlott adagolást, mielőtt köhögés elleni gyógyszert ad egy gyereknek.
The dosage may need to be adjusted for patients with kidney problems.
Learner examples
Do not take more than the recommended dosage.
Ne vegyen be többet az ajánlott adagnál.
My doctor changed my dosage yesterday.
Az orvosom tegnap módosította az adagomat.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse dosage with dose. A dose is often one amount taken at one time; dosage often refers to the prescribed amount and frequency.
Meaning
amount and schedule of medicine
Collocations
recommended dosage
|correct dosage
|daily dosage
|dosage instructions
|dosage level
|maximum dosage
|low dosage
|high dosage
|adjust the dosage
|reduce the dosage
Synonyms
dose (often means one specific amount taken or given at one time)
|
amount (more general and less medical)
|
quantity (more general and more formal)
Themes
medicine
|health
|pharmacology
Definition
the amount of medicine you should take, and sometimes how often you should take it
the amount of a medicine or drug that should be taken or given, often including how often it should be taken
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
dózis
B2
Usage pattern:
[dosage of + substance/radiation]; [radiation/chemical dosage]
Workers wear badges that measure their radiation dosage.
A dolgozók olyan jelvényeket viselnek, amelyek mérik a kapott sugárdózist.
The correct chlorine dosage keeps the pool safe without irritating swimmers' skin.
A megfelelő klórdózis biztonságos szinten tartja a medence vizét anélkül, hogy irritálná az úszók bőrét.
Too high a dosage of fertilizer can damage young plants.
Learner examples
The lab measured the radiation dosage.
A labor megmérte a sugárdózist.
Use the correct chemical dosage.
Használja a megfelelő vegyszeradagot.
Common mistake:
In everyday English, dose is more common than dosage for radiation or chemical exposure.
Meaning
measured amount of exposure
Collocations
radiation dosage
|chemical dosage
|dosage level
|dosage rate
|safe dosage
|high dosage
|low dosage
|chlorine dosage
|pesticide dosage
|monitor the dosage
Synonyms
dose (more common and less formal in many contexts)
|
exposure (especially for radiation or harmful substances received)
|
amount (general word without the technical sense)
Themes
science
|health
|chemistry
|environment
Definition
a measured amount of a chemical, radiation, or similar thing that is used or received
a measured amount of a substance, chemical, or radiation that is given, applied, or received
Grammar
Dictionary form
dosage
IPA
GB/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
US/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
dosage (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (dosage)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dosage
- Plural: dosage, dosages
Expressions
dosage and administration
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ ˈænd ædmˌɪnɪstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
label section for use
the part of medicine information that tells you the dose and how to use the medicine
Examples
- See the Dosage and Administration section for information about missed doses.
- The label's Dosage and Administration instructions vary by age and weight.
- Doctors should consult the Dosage and Administration information before prescribing the drug.
Learner examples
- Read the Dosage and Administration section.
- The dosage and administration information is on the label.
dosage form
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
technical
physical form of medicine
the form a medicine comes in, such as a pill, liquid, or injection
Examples
- The drug is available in several dosage forms, including tablets and an oral solution.
- A cream may be a better dosage form for treating a skin rash.
- Children often need a liquid dosage form because they cannot swallow tablets.
Learner examples
- A tablet is one dosage form.
- This medicine comes in a liquid dosage form.
dosage instructions
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
directions for taking medicine
the instructions that tell you how to take a medicine
Examples
- Read the dosage instructions carefully before taking the antibiotic.
- The bottle has clear dosage instructions for children and adults.
- If the dosage instructions are confusing, call your doctor.
Learner examples
- Please follow the dosage instructions.
- The dosage instructions are on the box.
dosage regimen
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
planned medicine schedule
a plan for how much medicine to take and when to take it
Examples
- The specialist designed a dosage regimen that would reduce side effects.
- Patients should not change their dosage regimen without medical advice.
- The study compared two different dosage regimens for the same drug.
Learner examples
- Follow the dosage regimen from your doctor.
- The dosage regimen is one pill each morning.
recommended dosage
1/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛndɪd dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
advised amount to take
the amount of medicine that you are told is safe or correct to take
Examples
- Never exceed the recommended dosage on the label.
- The recommended dosage for adults is two tablets every six hours.
- Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure about the recommended dosage.
Learner examples
- Follow the recommended dosage.
- Do not take more than the recommended dosage.