Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension
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Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension
Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Megestrol acetate oral suspension contains megestrol acetate, a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring steroid hormone, progesterone. Megestrol acetate is a white, crystalline solid chemically designated as 17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate. Solubility at 37°C in water is 2 mcg per mL, solubility in plasma is 24 mcg per mL. Its molecular weight is 384.52.
The chemical formula is C24H32O4 and the structural formula is represented as follows:
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Megestrol acetate oral suspension is supplied as an oral suspension containing 40 mg of micronized megestrol acetate per mL.
Megestrol acetate oral suspension contains the following inactive ingredients: alcohol (max 0.06% v/v from flavor), artificial lime flavor, citric acid monohydrate, docusate sodium, glycerin, natural and artificial lemon flavor, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucrose and xanthan gum.
Megestrol acetate oral suspension, 40 mg/mL complies with USP Dissolution Test 2.
Last reviewed on RxList: 6/3/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension Information
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