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Medicines megestrol acetateQuestion & answer

megestrol acetate · Medicine question

Is Megace (megestrol acetate) recommended for children?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Megace (megestrol acetate) is not recommended for children because its safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established.

Sources for this answer

Megace 160 mg tabletBausch Health Ireland Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 1Document updated 23 November 2025

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