therapeutic dose
Effective treatment quantity
A therapeutic dose is the amount of a drug or treatment that produces the desired beneficial effect without causing undue harm.
Too little fails to help; too much risks toxicity.
The therapeutic dose varies by patient, condition, and medication: The therapeutic dose of ibuprofen for pain is typically 400 to 800 milligrams.
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Amount causing death
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