1 As an adult laxative for constipation: The common dose of glycerol is a 2-3 grams in suppository form or a 5-15 mL enema. 2  For children younger than six years old, the dose is a 1-1.7 grams as a suppository or a 2-5 mL enema.
MEGACE Oral Suspension contains the following inactive ingredients: alcohol (max. 0.06% v/v. from flavor), citric acid, lemon-lime flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucrose, and xanthan gum.
Megace ES Dosage and Administration. The recommended adult initial dosage of MegaceÂ® ES oral suspension is 625 mg/day (5 mL/day or one teaspoon daily). Shake the container well before using. This strength (125 mg/mL) is not substitutable with other strengths (e.g., 40 mg/mL). Refer to the prescribing information of the 40 mg/mL product for dosage recommendations for the 40 mg/mL strength. MegaceÂ® ES is a milky white, lemon-lime flavored oral suspension containing 125 mg of megestrol acetate per mL.