fluid dram
Plural
fluid drams
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a unit used to measure liquids in the United States, equal to about 3.696 milliliters or 1/8 of a US fluid ounce
In the United States, a fluid dram is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the field of pharmacy and medicine. It is abbreviated as "fl dr." One fluid dram is equal to approximately 3.696 milliliters or 1/8 of a US fluid ounce. Fluid drams are commonly used for measuring small volumes of liquid medications or solutions, particularly in situations where precise dosing is necessary. While the fluid dram is not as commonly encountered in everyday usage as other units of volume measurement, it remains an important unit of measurement in the healthcare industry for accurate dosing and administration of medications.
- The pharmacist dispensed the medication in a dosage of two fluid drams, as prescribed by the doctor.
- The nurse administered the cough syrup in a dosage of one fluid dram to the patient.
- The recipe called for two fluid drams of vanilla extract to flavor the cake batter.
- The medication was to be taken orally, with a recommended dosage of three fluid drams per dose.
- The pharmacist dispensed the eye drops in a dropper bottle, each containing four fluid drams of solution.
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a unit used to measure liquids in the United Kingdom, equal to approximately 3.55 milliliters or 1/8 of an imperial fluid ounce
In the United Kingdom, a fluid dram is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in pharmacy and medicine. It is equivalent to 1/8 of an imperial fluid ounce or approximately 3.55 milliliters. Fluid drams are commonly used for measuring small quantities of liquid medications or solutions, particularly in formulations where precise dosing is required.
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