standarddose
The standard dose is the amount of a drug or other substance that is commonly used in adults under typical conditions to achieve the intended therapeutic effect. It provides a reference point for prescribing, labeling, and formulary decisions and is usually based on population-level data obtained from clinical trials, pharmacokinetic analyses, and postmarketing experience.
Standard doses may be expressed as fixed quantities or as units per body weight or body surface
Because of interindividual variability in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, a single universal dose does not
In clinical practice, the standard dose serves as a starting point. Clinicians tailor dosing to the patient,
Examples used in guidelines include acetaminophen for adults, often listed as about 500 mg per dose every