MARINOL vs MEGESTROL ACETATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MARINOL and MEGESTROL ACETATE 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	MARINOL	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$7.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DRONABINOL	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Manufacturer	Alkem Labs Ltd	Novitium Pharma
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, Suspension
Drug class	—	Progestin
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting	Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

marinol megestrol acetate

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$7.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DRONABINOL

MEGESTROL ACETATE

Manufacturer

Alkem Labs Ltd

Novitium Pharma

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, Suspension

Drug class

—

Progestin

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting

Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Marinol and Megestrol Acetate?

Marinol contains Dronabinol, while Megestrol Acetate 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.