FDA label
What is megestrol acetate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of megestrol acetate, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Megestrol acetate oral suspension, USP is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).”
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Megestrol Acetate, suspension
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma (ANDA075671). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Megestrol acetate oral suspension, USP is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Source: DailyMed label, set id 46622697-2c51-44d5-9f1f-e48f8526f132, version 5, effective October 1, 2026. NDC 0121-0945, one of 16 listings for this product.
Megestrol Acetate, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Strides Pharma Science Limited (ANDA072422). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Megestrol acetate tablets are indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium (ie, recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic disease). It should not be used in lieu of currently accepted procedures such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 8ec70070-da70-4a38-9d58-cf2278517661, version 3, effective February 24, 2025. NDC 64380-158, one of 8 listings for this product.
Questions
What is megestrol acetate used for?
The FDA label says: “Megestrol acetate oral suspension, USP is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).”
What drug class is megestrol acetate?
FDA lists megestrol acetate in the Progestin established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.