Megestrol Acetate (Generic) Tablets for Dogs

Name: Megestrol Acetate (Generic) Tablets for Dogs
Brand: Megestrol
SKU: 723854
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Megestrol is an oral prescription tablet used in female dogs to help alleviate false pregnancies and help regulate female heat cycles. Megestrol is a synthetic chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone. It comes in a tablet form, so you can easily hide it in a pill pocket or crush and disguise it in your dog's favorite wet food. Customers may receive this drug under the names Ovaban, Megace.

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Specifications

Item Number	723854
For Use With	Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds & Reptiles
Generic Name	Magestral Acetate
Common Brand Name(s)	Ovaban, Megace
Administration Form	Oral
Product Form	Tablet
Health Condition	Estrus Postponement
Drug Type	Hormone

Uses

The drug is used in female dogs for the alleviation of false pregnancy and for the postponement of estrus.

Possible Side Effects

Weight gain is a frequent side effect of megestrol and is often due to increased appetite and is not necessarily associated with fluid retention. Other possible side effects may also occur including heart failure, nausea and vomiting, edema, breakthrough menstrual bleeding, dyspnea, tumor flare (with or without hypercalcemia), hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.

Drug & Food Interactions

Dogs with a history of hypersensitivity to megestrol acetate or any component of the formulation should get approval by their veterinarian before taking this medication.

Precautions

Megestrol should not be given to dogs prior to or during their first estrus cycle, or to pregnant dogs. Megestrol is for use in dogs only. Do not give to cats. Allow pet to drink plenty of water while taking Megestrol.

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What is Megestrol Acetate Tablets?

Megestrol is a synthetic chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone and is used to postpone estrus (female's heat cycle) and help end a false pregnancy. Megestrol requires a prescription from your veterinarian, and is sold per tablet.

What are the benefits of Megestrol Acetate Tablets?

Easy to administer .
FDA approved for dogs .

How is this medication given?

Give this megestrol exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions, ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Allow pet to drink plenty of water. Megestrol tablets may be given whole or crushed and mixed in food. Store megestrol at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

How does this medication work?

Megestrol is a female hormone that through its actions regulates the female heat cycle and can be used to alleviate false pregnancy.