Megace Es
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Megace ® ES (megestrol acetate) oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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DESCRIPTION
Megace ® ES (megestrol acetate) oral suspension contains megestrol acetate, a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring steroid hormone, progesterone. Megestrol acetate is a white, crystalline solid chemically designated as 17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate. Solubility at 37° C in water is 2 mcg per mL, solubility in plasma is 24 mcg per mL. Its molecular weight is 384.52.
The chemical formula is C24H32O4 and the structural formula is represented as follows:
Megace ® ES (megestrol acetate) is a concentrated formula supplied as an oral suspension containing 125 mg of megestrol acetate per mL.
Megace ® ES (megestrol acetate) oral suspension contains the following inactive ingredients: alcohol (max 0.06% v/v from flavor), artificial lime flavor, citric acid monohydrate, docusate sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose), natural and artificial lemon flavor, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, and sucrose.
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Megace Es Manufacturers
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Stat Rx Usa
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Megace Es | Stat Rx Usa
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONThe recommended adult initial dosage of Megace ® ES (megestrol acetate) oral suspension is 625 mg/day (5 mL/day or one teaspoon daily). Please refer to the table below for correct dosing and administration. Shake container well before using.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES Megace® ES Oral Suspension Megace® and other megestrol acetate oral suspensions mg/mL 125 mg/mL 40 mg/mL Recommended Daily Dose 625 mg 800 mg Daily Volume Intake 5 mL (teaspoon) 20 mL (dosing cup) Formulation Concentrated formula Regular formulaIn clinical trials evaluating different dose schedules, daily doses of 400 and 800 mg/day of megestrol acetate oral suspension (800 mg/20 mL equivalent to 625 mg/5 mL of Megace ® ES formula) were found to be clinically effective.
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Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Megace Es | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
The recommended adult initial dosage of Megace® ES oral suspension is 625 mg/day (5 mL/day or one teaspoon daily). Please refer to the table below for correct dosing and administration. Shake container well before using.
Table 1: Differences in Dosing between Megace® ES and Megace® oral suspension
Megace® ES Oral Suspension Megace® and other megestrol acetate oral suspensions mg/mL 125 mg/mL 40 mg/mL Recommended Daily Dose 625 mg 800 mg Daily Volume Intake 5 mL (teaspoon) 20 mL (dosing cup) -
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc
Megace Es | Par Pharmaceutical, Inc
The recommended adult initial dosage of Megace® ES oral suspension is 625 mg/day (5 mL/day or one teaspoon daily). Shake the container well before using.
This strength (125 mg/mL) is not substitutable with other strengths (e.g., 40 mg/mL). Refer to the prescribing information of the 40 mg/mL product for dosage recommendations for the 40 mg/mL strength.
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Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Megace Es | Atlantic Biologicals Corps
The recommended adult initial dosage of Megace ES oral suspension is 625 mg/day (5 mL/day or one teaspoon daily). Shake the container well before using. ®
This strength (125 mg/mL) is not substitutable with other strengths (e.g., 40 mg/mL). Refer to the prescribing information of the 40 mg/mL product for dosage recommendations for the 40 mg/mL strength.
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