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Megace is in the form of a suspension and is used orally, in states of malnutrition and anorexia. It is also used during cancer diseases that contribute to the exhaustion of the body and weight loss.
The composition of the Megace slurry
The active substance of Megace is micronized megestrol acetate. One milliliter of the drug contains 40 mg of megestrol acetate. The other ingredients found in Megaka are: citric acid anhydrous, polyethylene glycol 1450, fragrance essence, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum, purified water.
Megace comes in the form of a white suspension, placed in glass bottles of various weights: 120 ml,
240 ml or 480 ml. Additionally, Megace is placed in a cardboard box.
Megace – what is it and when is it used?
Megace is administered orally. Its use is to increase weight gain and improve appetite and
hunger. Megace is used for people suffering from anorexia, but also for those who have the disease
cancer has devastated the body, it is also administered to patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Who should not use Megace?
Megace should not be used by people who are allergic to any of the ingredients. It is also not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, some ingredients may pass into the baby’s body.
Megace should also not be used by people who have ever had thrombophlebitis. Every
the use of Megace should be agreed with your doctor in advance. The doctor will adjust the appropriate dose for each patient. Nausea, weakness, dizziness or even vomiting may be observed in patients finishing treatment with Megace.
Before starting Megace treatment, inform your doctor about all medications you have taken so far
and about medications that the patient will only start taking.
It has not yet been established whether the active substance of the drug reacts with other substances.
Using Megace
Megace should first of all be used according to the doctor’s instructions, as well as those contained in the leaflet.
Megace suspension must be thoroughly mixed before each administration.
Recommended dosage of Megace
Adults: between 10 and 20 ml orally. Megace should be taken for at least 2 months.
Older people: as for the elderly, there is no recommended dose to take the drug. You can take it like this
the same as for adults, starting with the lowest dose. Megace is not recommended for use in children.
Side effects of Megace
Side effects may occur, but are not observed in every patient. For the most common
the following side effects may include: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, erectile dysfunction, weakness, rash. Most often, a large gain in weight is observed, which is the result of the use of Megestrol Acetate. Such action is desirable in people suffering from anorexia.
Storing Megace
Keep the bottle with the suspension out of the sight and reach of children. In addition, it should be stored at a temperature below 25 degrees. Do not eat the substance after the expiry date.