貼ちょう

suffix, counter

counter for doses of medicine

Used specifically for counting doses of medicine, such as packets of powdered medicine or individual doses. Often seen in medical contexts or on prescriptions. The cross-reference to 服 (ふく) indicates a related counter for doses, but 貼 is distinct.

See also: 服 (ふく)

• この薬くすりは一いち日にちに二に貼ちょう飲のんでください。

  Please take two doses of this medicine per day.

• 医い者しゃから三さんち貼分ょうぶんの漢かん方ぽう薬やくをもらった。

  I received three doses of Chinese herbal medicine from the doctor.