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abbreviation milligram
from The Century Dictionary.
In chem., the symbol for magnesium.
noun An abbreviation of milligram.
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noun metrology Symbol for the milligram, an SI unit of mass equal to 10−3 grams.
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noun a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine)
noun one thousandth (1/1,000) gram
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So breaking a 8mg sustained release tablet MAY be dangerous as the 4 mg is not released in a sustained manner.
Now in Mexico, although I do not have the prices in front of me, the 10 mg is cheaper than what one pays in the states, but almost doubles for the 20 mg and almost doubles again for the 40 mg pill.
After a few months the therapy was reduced to twice a month; after a few years, the antidepressant dosage was increased to 40 mg, which is normal because the body gets used to a certain dosage.
After a few months the therapy was reduced to twice a month; after a few years, the antidepressant dosage was increased to 40 mg, which is normal because the body gets used to a certain dosage.
After a few months the therapy was reduced to twice a month; after a few years, the antidepressant dosage was increased to 40 mg, which is normal because the body gets used to a certain dosage.
After a few months the therapy was reduced to twice a month; after a few years, the antidepressant dosage was increased to 40 mg, which is normal because the body gets used to a certain dosage.
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Mg. Chemical symbol for Magnesium.
December 16, 2007