Dosierung

dosage, dose

noun do-ZEE-rung Rare

Usage Note

Dosierung refers to the prescribed dose and dosing schedule of a drug. Die Dosierung einhalten (to stick to the dosage) is a key patient instruction. Überdosierung means overdose.

Examples

"Bitte halten Sie die empfohlene Dosierung genau ein und überschreiten Sie sie nicht."

Natural Translation

Please follow the recommended dosage exactly and do not exceed it.

Literal Translation

Please keep the recommended dosage exactly and do not exceed it.

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