Megace SF Oral Suspension (Megestrol Acetate)

Adult dose

Take 625mg (5mL) once daily as megestrol acetate, shaking well before use.

This medicine can cause serious harm to the fetus if used by pregnant women, thus it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Long-term use may lead to the development of diabetes or worsening of existing diabetes, and caution is needed due to the risk of adrenal function impairment. Symptoms of adrenal function impairment may include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and weakness; should any of these symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is essential. Patients with a history of allergies or hypersensitivity to this medication should not use it. Patients with a history of thromboembolic events or diabetes should use this medicine with caution and closely monitor their blood glucose control. During treatment, various side effects such as diarrhea, rash, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, erectile dysfunction, and insomnia may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider. The cause of weight loss should be identified before starting treatment, and prolonged use may increase the risk of respiratory infections. This medicine can also be transmitted through breast milk and can be harmful to infants, so nursing should be discontinued if breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been adequately verified, so it is advisable not to use in children. No specific harmful symptoms have been reported with overdose; however, caution is required as it is difficult to remove the drug through dialysis. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children and transferring it to another container may cause accidents or degrade the quality of the drug, thus caution is warranted. Animal studies have confirmed that this medicine can impair reproductive ability and affect fetal growth, hence its use during pregnancy is strictly prohibited.

Diarrhea

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture. It is best to store the medicine at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid storing in places that are too hot or too cold to ensure safe storage.

Appearance

This medicine is a white to creamy milk-like suspension that disperses easily when shaken. It has a lemon-lime to lemon scent and flavor.

Package unit

5mL/packet, 5mL/packet X 7, 5mL/packet X 30, 150mL/bottle