Megesin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Megestrol acetate

Indications/Uses

Treatment of breast cancer.

Dosage/Direction for Use

160 mg once daily for at least 2 mth.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

History of thrombophlebitis. Severe liver impairment. Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Wt gain. Occasionally, nausea, vomiting, oedema, breakthrough uterine bleeding.

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MIMS Class

Cancer Hormone Therapy

ATC Classification

L02AB01 - megestrol ; Belongs to the class of progestogens.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Megesin tab 160 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Megesin

megestrol

Manufacturer:

Teva

Distributor:

Zuellig