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Substitutes for
Megatrust 160mg Tablet
Composition
Megestrol 160mg
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10 alternatives are listed below. Compare strength, form and availability before choosing.
Same composition & strength
5A like-for-like swap — identical active ingredients, same strength and form as Megatrust 160mg Tablet.
Megpro 160 Tablet
Megetra 160mg Tablet
Same molecule — other strengths or forms
5Same active ingredient(s) but a different strength or form — check the strength matches your prescription.
Megetra 40 Tablet
Megpro 40 Tablet
ENDAce 40 Tablet
About this molecule
Megestrol160mg
Full details →Megestrol is a progestin medication used primarily in the treatment of breast and endometrial cancer. It works by interfering with hormone production and action, slowing cancer growth and alleviating symptoms. Megestrol is also used to stimulate appetite in patients with significant weight loss due to cancer or chronic illness. Common side effects may include weight gain, hot flashes, and gastrointestinal disturbances. In summary, Megestrol is an important medication in cancer care and appetite stimulation.
Why a generic substitute?
Same active ingredient
A substitute has the exact same salt(s) — so it works the same way as the brand.
Often much cheaper
Generics can cost a fraction of the branded price for the identical molecule.
Quality-regulated
All medicines we list are from licensed sellers and meet the same standards.
Substitutes share the same active ingredients, but always confirm the strength and form with your doctor or pharmacist before switching — especially for chronic, prescription or narrow-therapeutic-index medicines.