Florinef
Formulated to alleviate mineralocorticoid insufficiency to support systemic electrolyte balance and target sodium retention.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Fludrocortisone Acetate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.1mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Florinef, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Florinef vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Florinef details
- Conditions
- Addison's Disease · Adrenogenital Syndrome
- Alternative names
- fludrocortisone
- Therapeutic class
- Mineralocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Systemic Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- orthostatic hypotension
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; uncontrolled hypertension
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- hypokalaemia; sodium retention; oedema
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Monarch Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 18–36 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Digoxin; Furosemide; Amphotericin B
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; severe congestive heart failure, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate mineralocorticoid insufficiency to support systemic electrolyte balance and target sodium retention.
Mechanism of action
Acts on the distal tubules of the kidneys to promote sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, raising blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Monitor newborn for adrenal insufficiency. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
What you will receive
Florinef is the originator brand name, made by Monarch Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Monarch Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Fludrocortisone Acetate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.