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Megace ES Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: MEGESTROL CONCENTRATED SUSPENSION - ORAL
Pronounced: (meh-JESS-troll)

Megace ES Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat cancer of the breast or uterus. It may be used alone or with other treatments, including surgery and radiation, to stop the growth of your tumor.

It may also be used to increase your appetite and to prevent or reverse significant weight loss (e.g., muscle wasting in cancer or AIDS). This can result in an increase in your sense of well-being and your physical ability.

Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone. It is not known how megestrol helps appetite or stops tumor growth.

How To Use Megace ES Oral

Take this medication by mouth, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. It may take several weeks of continued use to see a benefit. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.


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