megesym 160 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 03, 2026
What is megesym 160 tablet used for?
megesym 160 tablet (Megestrol (160mg)) is used to treat ANTI NEOPLASTICS. It contains Megestrol (160mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Megestrol (160mg)
- Manufacturer: Symbion Lifescience
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ megesym 160 tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Megestrol (160mg) |
| Brand Name | megesym 160 tablet |
| Manufacturer | Symbion Lifescience |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Progestins (First generation) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take megesym 160 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of megesym 160 tablet
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Hot flashes
- High blood pressure
- Constipation
- Increased glucose level in blood
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for megesym 160 tablet
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Neostrol 160mg TabletNeon Laboratories Ltd โน750.94 46.6% CHEAPER
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megeetron 160mg tabletAlkem Laboratories Ltd โน759.35 46% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.