overdosage

/ˌoʊvərˈdoʊsɪdʒ/
noun
  1. An amount of a drug or medicine that is too large and can be harmful or dangerous.
    • The label clearly states the risk of overdosage if you take more than the recommended dose.
    • The doctor warned that overdosage of the painkiller could cause liver damage.
    • Taking an overdosage of vitamins does not make them more effective.
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