dosage

noun

The giving of medicine in a specific, measured quantity.

Example sentence

“The pharmacist explained the correct dosage for the cough syrup.”

Sticklers separate 'dosage', the regimen of amount plus frequency, from 'dose', one measured amount, though the two blur in casual use.

Related words

tabletA small solid piece of medicine or another substance that is easy to swallow; a pill.painkillerA medicine taken to reduce or stop pain.capsuleA tiny case that holds a single dose of medicine.antibioticA substance that kills bacteria or stops similar microorganisms from growing.pillA small rounded piece of medicine made to be swallowed easily.ointmentA thick, oily cream, usually containing medicine, that you rub on the skin to treat or soothe it.