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How to Take Megestrol and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2011

It comes as a tablet and suspension to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended adult initial dosage is 625 mg/day (5 mL/day or one teaspoon daily).

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Megestrol

This medication is a progesterone derivative, prescribed for breast cancer, uterine cancer, loss of appetite, physical wasting, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients with diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Trade Names/Brand Names of Megestrol

India :

Endace (160 mg) | Endace -40

International :

Megace, Megace ES

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2011

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