DELALUTIN vs MEGACE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DELALUTIN and MEGACE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DELALUTIN	MEGACE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$7.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Manufacturer	Bristol Myers Squibb	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Solution	Tablet, Suspension
Drug class	Progestin	Progestin
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

delalutin megace

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$7.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE

MEGESTROL ACETATE

Manufacturer

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Solution

Tablet, Suspension

Drug class

Progestin

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Delalutin or Megace?

Delalutin and Megace are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Delalutin and Megace?

Delalutin contains Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate, while Megace contains Megestrol Acetate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.