Dose, Dosage, Dosage Form and Dosage Regimen: What They Mean

These terms are often used when medicines are prescribed or dispensed, but they do not mean the same thing. A dose is the amount of a medicine taken at one time. For example, 1,000 mg of paracetamol is a dose. Dosage explains how much to take, how often to take it, and for how long, such as 1,000 mg twice daily for three days. A dosage form is the physical form of a medicine, including tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, creams, patches, inhalers and suppositories. A dosage regimen is the full treatment schedule, covering the dose, frequency, route of administration and duration. Always follow the instructions given by a qualified health professional or written on your medicine label.

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