INDICATIONS
Florinef is used for treating adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease and for treating salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Florinef can be a corticosteroid. It works by inducing the kidneys to retain sodium and serving as a replacement for cortisone in the event the body won't produce enough.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Florinef as directed by your doctor.
Ask your doctor any queries you might have about how precisely to use Florinef.
STORAGE
Store Florinef at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store faraway from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store inside the bathroom. Keep Florinef out of the reach of children and far from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Fludrocortisone.
All medicines might cause unwanted effects, but some everyone has no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if some of these most frequent unwanted side effects persist or become bothersome:
Difficulty sleeping; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache; increased appetite; increased sweating; indigestion; nervousness.
Seek medical attention without delay if any of these severe unwanted effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness inside the chest; swelling from the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; adjustments to menstrual periods; chest pain; eye pain or increased pressure in the eye; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint or bone pain; mood or mental changes (eg, depression); muscle pain or weakness; seizures; severe or persistent headache; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; stomach pain or bloating; swelling of feet or legs; trouble sleeping; unusual fat gain or loss; vision changes; vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds.
This is not a total report on all unwanted effects that may occur. If you might have questions regarding side effects, contact your health care provider.
Do NOT use Florinef if:
Contact your physician or health care provider without delay if all of these affect you.
Some medical ailments may connect to Florinef. Tell your physician or pharmacist if you have any medical ailments, in particular when any with the following affect you:
Some medicines may interact with Florinef. Tell your medical provider if you happen to be taking every other medicines, especially any with the following:
This may not be a total set of all interactions that could occur. Ask your medical provider if Florinef may connect to other medicines that you take. Check with your medical provider before you begin, stop, or change the dose of the medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days
Airmail: 2-3 weeks, EMS: 3-8 business days.