Fludrocortisone : How to Use

Fludrocortisone - Systemic

Brand Names

Florinef Fludrocortisone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more or less of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

Dosage

The dose of fludrocortisone will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of fludrocortisone If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage forms - tablets:
- Adults
  - For adrenal gland deficiency: 50 to 200 micrograms a day.
  - For adrenogenital syndrome: 100 to 200 micrograms a day.
- Children: For adrenal gland deficiency: 50 to 100 micrograms a day.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.