NDC Product
Human Prescription DrugMegestrol Acetate NDC 70954-896
- Generic Name
- Megestrol Acetate
- Dosage Form
- Suspension
- Route
- Oral
- Marketing
- ANDA
Active Listing
MEGESTROL
UNII EA6LD1M70M
Substance Identification & Data
This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Megestrol, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) EA6LD1M70M.
Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 3562-63-8 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 6703. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.
Detailed Substance Profile
Preferred Name
MEGESTROL
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
EA6LD1M70M
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C22H30O3 International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
VXIMPSPISRVBPZ-NWUMPJBXSA-N Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
INN ID
1529
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
CC1=C[C@]2([H])[C@]([H])(CC[C@@]3(C)[C@@]2([H])CC[C@@]3(C(=O)C)O)[C@@]4(C)CCC(=O)C=C14
Synonyms and Nomenclature
This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Megestrol. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.
FDA Official Name
MEGESTROL
Common Names & Synonyms
MEGESTROL [HSDB]
MEGESTROL [INN]
MEGESTROL [VANDF]
MEGESTROL [WHO-DD]
MEGESTROL ACETATE IMPURITY B [EP IMPURITY]
Brand / Trade Names
CHRONOPIL
Systematic Nomenclature
17-HYDROXY-6-METHYLPREGNA-4,6-DIENE-3,20-DIONE
NDC Products Containing MEGESTROL
This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory:
