NDC Active Ingredient Megestrol Acetate

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What is Megestrol Acetate?

Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995)

What is the usage for Megestrol Acetate?

Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone.

How many products in the NDC database contain Megestrol Acetate?

The NDC database has 27 products with the active ingredient Megestrol Acetate. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.

NDC Products with Megestrol Acetate

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Status
0009-5030Proprietary Name: Megestrol AcetatePowderPharmacia And Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0121-0945Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralPharmaceutical Associates, Inc.ACTIVE
0555-0606Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralTeva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.ACTIVE
0555-0607Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralTeva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.ACTIVE
0904-7072Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralMajor PharmaceuticalsACTIVE
0904-7236Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralMajor PharmaceuticalsACTIVE
24979-041Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralTwi Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ACTIVE
46439-8722Proprietary Name: Megestrol AcetatePowderFarmabios S.p.a.ACTIVE
49884-289Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralPar Pharmaceutical, Inc.ACTIVE
49884-290Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralPar Pharmaceutical, Inc.ACTIVE
49884-907Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralPar Pharmaceutical, Inc.ACTIVE
51927-1670Proprietary Name: Megestrol AcetatePowderProfessional Compounding Centers Of America Dba PccaACTIVE
60429-433Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralGolden State Medical Supply, Inc.ACTIVE
60722-1009Proprietary Name: Megestrol AcetatePowderZhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.ACTIVE
63592-0109Proprietary Name: Megestrol AcetatePowderSicor De Mexico S.a. De C.vACTIVE
63629-7631Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralBryant Ranch PrepackACTIVE
63739-549Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralMckesson Corporation Dba Sky PackagingACTIVE
64380-158Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralStrides Pharma Science LimitedACTIVE
64380-159Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralStrides Pharma Science LimitedACTIVE
64380-160Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralStrides Pharma Science LimitedACTIVE
66689-020Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralVistapharm, Inc.ACTIVE
68094-063Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralPrecision Dose Inc.ACTIVE
68094-174Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralPrecision Dose Inc.ACTIVE
69339-160Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralNatco Pharma Usa LlcACTIVE
71052-116Proprietary Name: Megestrol AcetatePowderDarmerica, LlcACTIVE
71205-943Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateSuspensionOralProficient Rx LpACTIVE
71335-2181Proprietary Name: Megestrol Acetate Megestrol AcetateTabletOralBryant Ranch PrepackACTIVE
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