Floricot 100Mcg Tablet

This medication is a corticosteroid. It is used in the treatment of postural hypotension, adrenogenital syndrome, and adrenal insufficiency. Also, it is used for the treatment of low glucocorticoid levels that are caused by adrenal gland diseases like Addison disease.

You should visit a doctor immediately if the symptoms persist. The common side effects of this medication includes dizziness, increased appetite, headache, rashes, itching, difficulty in sleeping, and indigestion. Apart from this,

• Increased sweating
• Nervousness
• Vision changes
• Unusual weight loss or gain
• Muscle pain
• Fever
• Chest pain
• Swelling of face or lips

This medication is taken orally twice a day for a regular time as prescribed by the doctor. It is advised that you consult a doctor before taking this tablet.

• Addison's Disease

• Liver/Kidney Impairment

• Diabetes

• Depression

• Allergy

• Water Retention

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Altered Bone Growth

• Skin Scar

• Behavioural Changes

• Increased Glucose Level In Blood

• Cataract

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

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

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication is a corticosteroid. It is used for the treatment of adrenogenital syndrome, postural hypotension, and adrenal insufficiency. The medicine has both the properties of mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid thereby regulating their level in the body. Glucocorticoid is required for salt and water balance in the body. Along with breaking down of carbohydrates in the body

• Ques : What is floricot 100mcg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Fludrocortisone as an active element present. It performs its action by acting as a substitute for cortisone and causing the kidneys to retain sodium.

• Ques : What are the uses of floricot 100mcg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as cerebral salt wasting syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and orthostatic intolerance.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of floricot 100mcg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as electrolyte imbalance, redistribution/accumulation of body fat, bone degradation, increased risk of infection, muscle disorders, edema (swelling), salt retention, water retention, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal floricot 100mcg tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.