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Fixed-dose procedure

Imagine you're trying to take medicine to help you feel better, but you don't know how much you need to take. This can be confusing and might not be safe. That's where a fixed-dose procedure comes in.

A fixed-dose procedure is when the amount of medicine you need to take is already decided for you. This means you don't have to figure out how much you need to take, and you don't have to worry about taking too much or too little.

It's like if your parents gave you a bedtime and told you exactly what time you need to go to bed every night. You don't have to decide when to go to bed, and you know you'll feel rested in the morning because you got enough sleep.

With a fixed-dose procedure, the amount of medicine you take is based on things like your age, weight, and other factors that your doctor knows about you. They will prescribe a specific dose of medicine for you to take each time, and you just need to follow their instructions.

This makes taking medicine safer and more effective because you know you're getting the right amount every time. Just like going to bed at the same time every night helps you feel good, taking the same dose of medicine every time can help you feel better too!
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