How do you administer megace?

Megestrol comes as a tablet, an oral suspension (liquid), and a concentrated oral suspension (Megace ES) to take by mouth. The tablets and suspension are usually taken several times a day. The concentrated suspension is usually taken once a day. Take megestrol at around the same time(s) every day.

How do you take megestrol acetate oral suspension?

How to use megestrol oral. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon.

What size bottle is Megace?

Megace ES® oral suspension is a milky white, lemon-lime flavored oral suspension containing 125 mg of megestrol acetate per mL. Available in bottles of 150 mL (5 fl oz) NDC 49884 -94969.

Does liquid megace need to be refrigerated?

Storage Requirements: Store megestrol acetate oral suspension at 20° – 25°C (68° – 77° F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature Protect from heat. Shake well immediately before dosing.

How many milligrams of Megace should I take?

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended adult initial dosage of MEGACE Oral Suspension is 800 mg/day (20 mL/day). Shake container well before using. In clinical trials evaluating different dose schedules, daily doses of 400 and 800 mg/day were found to be clinically effective.

How much megestrol acetate is in Megace oral suspension?

Megace Oral Suspension is supplied as an oral suspension containing 40 mg of micronized megestrol acetate per mL.

When to use Megace ES for weight loss?

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). History of hypersensitivity to megestrol acetate or any component of the formulation.

How long does Megace oral suspension stay in your system?

Seven of 10 patients gained weight in three weeks. Additionally, 24 adult, asymptomatic HIV seropositive male subjects were dosed once daily with 750 mg of Megace Oral Suspension. The treatment was administered for 14 days. Mean C max and AUC values were 490 (±238) ng/mL and 6779 (±3048) ng × hr/mL respectively.