â¢ ADAPT (verb). The verb ADAPT has 2 senses: 1. make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose. 2. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions. Familiarity information: ADAPT used as a verb is rare.
Definition of dosage. 1  1a : the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured doseb : the presence and relative representation or strength of a factor or agent. 2  2a : dose 2b (1) : the giving of a dose (2) : regulation or determination of doses. 3  3 : an exposure to some experience in or as if in measured portions.
Similar to loperamide and difenoxin preparations, the usual protocol is to take a loading dose (usually two tablets or the quantity of liquid containing 5 mg of diphenoxylate) and then the standard dose of one tablet every 3 to 4 hours prn over a time period not to exceed 48 hours unless so ordered by the physician.