Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Florinef Acetate

Descriptions


Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine). It belongs to the family of medicines called steroids. Your body naturally produces similar corticosteroids, which are necessary to maintain the balance of certain minerals and water for good health. If your body does not produce enough corticosteroids, your doctor may have prescribed this medicine to help make up the difference.

Fludrocortisone may also be used to treat other medical conditions as determined by your doctor.

Fludrocortisone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet

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