Fludrocortisone (Oral Route)
Name: Fludrocortisone (Oral Route)
- Fludrocortisone Oral Route brand name
- Fludrocortisone Oral Route dosage
- Fludrocortisone Oral Route dosage forms
- Fludrocortisone Oral Route average dose
US Brand Name
- Florinef Acetate
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C | Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. |
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- 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.
- Adults