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Author What is the difference between a cc, a ml, an I.U., a mg and a mcg?
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2006-12-27, 4:39 am

A cc (cubic centimeter) is equal to a ml (milliliter). They measure volume.anabolic steroids For example if a vial contains 10 ml of liquid, that is the same as 10 ccs. A mg (milligram) measures the dose of a drug, anabolic steroids A mg is equal to 1/1000 of a gram. A mcg (microgram) is equal to 1/1000 of milligram. An IU (International Unit) is also used to measure the dose of a preparation.
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