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taking medicine

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. taking medicine
2. dosing

Refers specifically to taking or ingesting medicine orally as directed. It is a formal and medical term used in prescriptions, drug instructions, and health-related discussions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The doctor said "take it between meals," and I had no idea when that actually was.

Sentence 2

My coworker said, "I'm on medication, so I'm leaving early today."

Sentence 3

The doctor said "we'll reduce the dosage once your symptoms settle down."

Sentence 4

If you need to take medication during work hours, please use the break room.

Sentence 5

I took it early and my fever actually broke!