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Floricot Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Floricot Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Floricot Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Floricot Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Floricot Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

FLUDROCORTISONE-100MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Floricot Tablet

Floricot Tablet is used to treat salt-losing diseases. Floricot Tablet is a human-made form of glucocorticoid, a natural substance made by the body. Corticosteroids are naturally found in our body, and intake of Floricot Tablet boosts our body with an extra corticosteroid to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by the adrenal gland (Addison's disease). Addison's disease is a chronic disease that happens when the adrenal cortex is damaged and does not remain able to produce steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Both of these hormones are responsible for managing stress, and regulating sodium and potassium levels in the body. 

Floricot Tablet consists of 'Fludrocortisone', which comes into the category of glucocorticoids. It works by controlling the amount of sodium and fluids in the body. In Addison's disease, excessive amounts of sodium are lost in the urine, so Floricot Tablet works by reducing the sodium which is lost in the urine.

Take Floricot Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Floricot Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition.  Most of the side effects of Floricot Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Common side effects include stomach upset, menstrual changes, mood changes, weight gain, and oral thrush  (prone to fungal infection). However, if the side effects are persistent and worsen, reach out to your doctor. It is not advisable to suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms.

Inform your doctor if you have any muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), lung disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart problem, blood cancer, migraine (severe headache), epilepsy (fits), tuberculosis (TB), or depression. While taking Floricot Tablet , do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses. If you have had an accident, please tell your doctor, need to undergo a scheduled surgery, are ill, or need a vaccination (especially a live vaccination), as your doctor might discontinue Floricot Tablet in these conditions. Please consult your doctor before taking Floricot Tablet if you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as Floricot Tablet is not recommended. usually, you do not take Floricot Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Floricot Tablet

Treatment of Addisons disease, Adrenogenital syndrome (congenital adrenal hyperplasia).

Directions for Use

• Floricot Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.• Swallow Floricot Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Floricot Tablet contains 'Fludrocortisone', usually prescribed as a short-term medication to treat and prevent salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome and Addison's Disease. Corticosteroids are naturally found in our body, and intake of Floricot Tablet boosts our body with an extra corticosteroid to replace the hormones that are normally produced by adrenal glands attached to the kidneys. Floricot Tablet acts by reducing the amount of sodium that is lost in the urine. In this way, it helps the body to perform functions like retaining enough salt to function well.

How Floricot Tablet Works

Floricot Tablet consists of 'Fludrocortisone', which comes into the category of glucocorticoids. It works by controlling the amount of sodium and fluids in the body. In Addison's disease, excessive amounts of sodium are lost in the urine, so Floricot Tablet works by reducing the sodium which is lost in the urine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Floricot Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Floricot Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include feeling short of breath, leg cramps, swelling, weight gain, irregular heartbeats, muscle weakness, severe headache, fluttering in your chest, or pounding in your neck or ears. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

A person who is already taking Floricot Tablet should avoid being near sick or have infections. Immediately consult with your doctor if you had come in contact with any person exposed to chickenpox or measles as this disease may be even life-threatening in persons taking Floricot Tablet . Do not take Floricot Tablet if you are allergic to any corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Floricot Tablet . If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is recommended usually not to take Floricot Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Long term use of Floricot Tablet in children's should be avoided, leading to slow growth. Do not abruptly stop taking Floricot Tablet as you might feel a headache or problem with vision, fever, pain in muscles, which are withdrawal symptoms of Floricot Tablet . Intake of alcohol should be limited as it may lead to stomach ulcers when taken along with Floricot Tablet . Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), migraine (severe headache), depression, epilepsy (frequent fits), blood cancer, tuberculosis (TB), high blood pressure, or heart problem. If you have had an accident, need to undergo a scheduled surgery, need a vaccination (especially a live vaccination), tell this to doctor that you are taking Floricot Tablet as it needs to be stopped in all of the above conditions. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FludrocortisoneDesmopressin
Critical
FludrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FludrocortisoneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Using desmopressin together with Floricot Tablet may increase the risk of hyponatremia( a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Desmopressin with Floricot Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination and sudden weight gain contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FludrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
When Floricot Tablet is taken with Mifepristone, it can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mifepristone with Floricot Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
FludrocortisoneRotavirus vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Using Floricot Tablet with rotavirus vaccine can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Floricot Tablet with Rotavirus vaccine is not recommended, but can be taken if doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FludrocortisoneBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Coadministration of Floricot Tablet with BCG vaccine can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Floricot Tablet with BCG vaccine is not recommended, but can be taken if doctor has prescribed it. but can be taken if doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FludrocortisoneOfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Co-administration Floricot Tablet and Ofloxacin can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Floricot Tablet and Ofloxacin together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have pain, swelling, or inflammation in a muscle location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FludrocortisoneFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Taking Floricot Tablet with Fingolimod can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Floricot Tablet and Fingolimod together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, sore throat, or muscle aches, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
FludrocortisoneCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Using Floricot Tablet together with certolizumab may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Floricot Tablet and Certolizumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, weight loss, or pain while urinating, it is best to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FludrocortisoneGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Coadministration of Floricot Tablet with Gatifloxacin can cause tendinitis(condition in which the tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed) and tendon rupture(injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Floricot Tablet and Gatifloxacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience tendinitis, tendon rupture, difficulty moving, pain, or swelling contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
FludrocortisoneDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Taking Floricot Tablet together with dofetilide can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Floricot Tablet and Dofetilide, it can be taken if a doctor prescribes it. However, if you experience irregular heartbeat, dizziness or lightheaded, fainting, fast heartbeat, weakness or tiredness, feeling sleepy or confused, muscle pain, nauseous or vomiting contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
FludrocortisonePimozide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Floricot Tablet:
Using Floricot Tablet together with pimozide can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pimozide and Floricot Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Try to fill half your food plate with fruits and veggies. Bananas and yoghurt taken with Floricot Tablet may help protect your gut lining.
  • Opt for food and drinks high in Omega 3 fatty acid to get relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acid-enriched foods include flaxseeds, walnut, soybean oil, salmon, and tuna fish if you prefer non-veg.
  • Prefer more whole foods and grains instead of processed ones. Limiting starch may also help decrease inflammation.
  • Avoid intake of processed foods, foods high in sugar and fat, as these may cause inflammation.
  • Limit salt intake and prefer herbs or spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric, a natural anti-inflammatory.
  • Contact with any person who is having chickenpox, measles, tuberculosis should be avoided as it might cause you the same infection as Floricot Tablet makes your body prone to infections.
  • Try to avoid alcohol as it can affect your stomach and intestine and limit the absorption of the important nutrients required by your body.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Floricot Tablet . But intake of alcohol with Floricot Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of Floricot Tablet should be avoided with Floricot Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Floricot Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug, using Floricot Tablet during pregnancy may adrenal gland problems in the baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Floricot Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Floricot Tablet is known to pass through the breast milk. So, it is recommended not to be taken during breastfeeding. However, your doctor may prescribe it for you during breast-feeding if he/she feels that the benefit to you outweighs the risk. It would be best if you did not take Floricot Tablet without a doctor's advice.

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Driving

Caution

Floricot Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided. Floricot Tablet does not make you sleepy, and so it's usually safe to drive a car. However, do not drive a car or operate machinery if your eyesight is affected.

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Liver

Caution

Floricot Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Floricot Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Children can take Floricot Tablet for a short term treatment under child specialist supervision. Long term use of Floricot Tablet in children's should be avoided as it may lead to slow growth. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Have a query?

FAQs

Floricot Tablet helps reduce inflammation in the body. It is used as a replacement treatment in people with Addison's disease or following surgical removal of adrenal glands. It helps control the amount of sodium and fluids in your body.

Floricot Tablet belongs to a class of medication called "corticosteroids" which reduces the amount of sodium that is lost in the urine. In this way, it helps the body to perform functions like retaining enough salt to function well.

Floricot Tablet may weaken the body's immune system, so it makes it easier to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or recently had. Thus, tell your doctor if you have any illness or infection in the last few days.

A person who is already taking Floricot Tablet should avoid being near sick or have infections. Immediately consult with your doctor if you had come in contact with any person exposed to chickenpox or measles as this disease may be even life-threatening in persons taking Floricot Tablet .

If you miss a dose of Floricot Tablet , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Do not abruptly stop taking Floricot Tablet as you might feel a headache or problem with vision, fever, pain in muscles, which are withdrawal symptoms of Floricot Tablet . Consult your doctor, and your dose be lowered gradually to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.

If you have diabetes, Floricot Tablet can increase your blood sugar level. If you are taking Floricot Tablet and have diabetes, please monitor your blood sugar level regularly. If you pass urine frequently, please consult your doctor, and your diabetes medication might need to be changed.

Floricot Tablet consists of Fludrocortisone, which comes into the category of glucocorticoids, a natural substance made by the body.

Yes, Floricot Tablet is a corticosteroid that helps regulate sodium and fluid balance in the body. It treats conditions like Addison's disease and sodium-losing syndromes by reducing sodium loss in urine and maintaining healthy fluid levels.

Floricot Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole with ample water; do not chew or break the tablet/capsule.

Don't stop taking Floricot Tablet suddenly, as this may lead to adverse health issues. Consult your doctor before stopping or changing your dosage to avoid adverse events such as loss of appetite, upset stomach, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss. Your doctor may gradually decrease your dose to allow your body to adjust before stopping the drug completely, minimizing potential withdrawal symptoms. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice to ensure your safety.

Please note that Floricot Tablet 's effectiveness can vary from person to person and condition to condition. While some individuals may experience improvements within 1-2 days, others may take longer. It's crucial to follow your doctor's instructions exactly. Completing the entire treatment course is essential to achieve the best possible results. Adhering to your doctor's guidance will help ensure the most effective outcome. Remember, consistency and patience are key to maximizing Floricot Tablet 's benefits.

Floricot Tablet is generally not recommended because it is a category C pregnancy drug; using Floricot Tablet during pregnancy may cause adrenal gland problems in the baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Floricot Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

Floricot Tablet can be taken with or without food, although it can be taken with a meal to reduce stomach upset. Always follow your doctor's instructions and take the medication regularly at the same time daily for optimal results. By doing so, you'll maximize the effectiveness of Floricot Tablet and enjoy the best possible outcomes.

Store Floricot Tablet at room temperature, in their original packaging, in a dry and cool location, and out of reach of children and pets.

The Floricot Tablet 's common adverse effects include changed blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, oral thrush (prone to fungal infection), mood swings, stomach distress, skin thinning, and weight gain. However, these adverse effects may be minor and decrease over time. Inform your doctor if you are experiencing more discomfort to solve your problem.

Children can take Floricot Tablet for a short-term treatment under child specialist supervision. Long-term use of Floricot Tablet in children's should be avoided as it may lead to slow growth. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.11457.pdf?view=pil
  2. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/fludrocortisone.html

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