Meaning
dosage
- the measured amount of medicine or substance administered
- the act of measuring or proportioning ingredients
In a sentence
Il medico ha ridotto il dosaggio del farmaco per evitare effetti collaterali.
The doctor lowered the medication dosage to avoid side effects.
Qual è il dosaggio corretto per un bambino di sei anni?
What is the correct dosage for a six-year-old child?
Non superare mai il dosaggio indicato sul foglietto illustrativo.
Never exceed the dosage indicated on the package leaflet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dosaggio | masculine · singular |
| dosaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'dose'; often interchangeable with 'posologia' in medical contexts.