Megestrol is a progestin belonging to a class of medications called endocrine drugs, resembling the structure of progesterone, which is a female sex hormones influencing metabolic processes. It is used for the treatment of breast cancer, cancer hormone therapy and endometrial hyperplasia.
Megestrol is available as tablets in Hong Kong. It differs little regarding what time in a day you take the pills, but it has to be consistent between days.
Advanced breast cancer
Adult
40 mg 4 times daily for at least 2 months.
Advanced endometrial cancer
Adult
40-320 mg daily in divided doses for at least 2 months.
Common dosing schedule:
Megestrol is used in divided doses, commonly 4 times daily. Try to divide to make the doses equivalent. For example, when 120 mg is to be taken, 40 mg 3 times daily is to be taken.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.
Some common medications Megestrol may interact with:
Megestrol may interact with many other medications. Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Megestrol is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Megestrol in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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