superdose

/ˌsuːpəˈdəʊs/; /suːˈpɜrdɔs/

Definitions

1. noun

an amount of a drug or medicine that is much higher than the normal or recommended dose.

“The patient received a superdose of the antibiotic, which caused severe side effects.”

Synonyms

  • excessive dose
  • overdose

Antonyms

  • insufficient dose
  • underdose