Floricot
- Manufactured by: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Fludrocortisone (100 mcg)
Floricot
Prescription Required
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- In stock alternatives of Floricot
(based on Fludrocortisone (100 mcg)) - Floricot Tablet - ₹113.89
- Minocort Tablet - ₹105.0
- Fludrocortisone Tablet - ₹150.0
Floricot Information
Floricot is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Addison Disease. Other than this, Floricot has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Floricot. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Floricot side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Floricot go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Floricot has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Floricot's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Floricot is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Floricot have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Floricot may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Floricot, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Floricot Benefits & Uses
Floricot is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Floricot Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Floricot Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Floricot is used -
Unknown
- इलेक्ट्रोलाइट असंतुलन
- शरीर में वसा का पुनर्वितरण/ संचय
- हड्डी का पतन
- मांसपेशियों के विकार
- जल प्रतिधारण
- रक्तचाप में वृद्धि
- ग्लूकोज के स्तर में वृद्धि
- मोतियाबिंद (और पढ़ें - मोतियाबिंद के घरेलू उपाय)
- त्वचा पर चकत्ते (और पढ़ें - त्वचा पर चकत्तों के घरेलू उपाय)
- मांसपेशियों में दर्द (और पढ़ें - मांसपेशियों में दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
Floricot Related Warnings
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Is the use of Floricot safe for pregnant women?
Floricot should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Severe -
Is the use of Floricot safe during breastfeeding?
Floricot may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Floricot on the Kidneys?
Floricot may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Floricot on the Liver?
Floricot may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Floricot on the Heart?
Floricot can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Floricot with Other Drugs
Floricot should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
- Wosulin 30/70 Suspension for Injection 100 IU/ml
- Wosulin 50/50 Injection 40 IU/ Ml
- Huminsulin 30/70 Suspension for Injection 100IU/ml
- Huminsulin 50/50 Suspension for Injection 40IU/ml
Floricot Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floricot unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Edema
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Infections
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Depression
Frequently asked Questions about Floricot
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Is this Floricot habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Floricot.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Floricot as it does not make you drowsy.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Floricot should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Floricot cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Floricot Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Floricot
Taking Floricot with food does not harm your health.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Floricot
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Floricot with alcohol.
Unknown
See all substitutes for Floricot
- Floricot Tablet - ₹113.89
- Minocort Tablet - ₹105.0
- Fludrocortisone Tablet - ₹150.0
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