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Medicines megestrol acetateQuestion & answer

megestrol acetate · Medicine question

Can a megestrol acetate tablet be split?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

The score may be used to make swallowing easier, but it is not intended to create equal portions.

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