Florinef
Florinef is a strong corticosteroid medicine used to help balance salt and water in your body, primarily for adrenal gland conditions.
Form
tabletti
Strength
0.1 mg
Active Ingredient
Fludrocortisone acetate
Manufacturer
Viatris Oy
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual dose is 1-2 tablets daily. For children, the usual dose is 0.5-1 tablet daily.
Method
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Important
Do not exceed 2 tablets daily for adults, or 1 tablet daily for children, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Severe stomach pain
- •Rash
COMMON
- •Heart failure
- •High blood pressure
- •Salt and water imbalance, like low potassium
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness
- •Swelling and fluid retention in the body (edema)
- •Muscle wasting
- •Excess alkalinity in the body due to low blood potassium
- •Enlarged heart
- •Loss of appetite
- •Hallucinations
- •Seizures
- •Fainting
- •Taste disturbances
- •Diarrhea
- •Blurred vision
- •Slowed growth in children (long-term use)
- •Bone loss (osteoporosis) (long-term use)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Florinef if you are allergic to fludrocortisone acetate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling, shortness of breath, severe skin reactions, severe stomach pain, or difficulty swallowing, as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, especially heart problems, stomach ulcers, bowel diseases, thyroid problems, liver cirrhosis, infections (like herpes simplex in the eye or tuberculosis), kidney disease, high blood pressure, blood clots, bone loss, diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, seizures, cancer, or mental health issues, before starting Florinef.
- Contact your doctor if you experience stress, severe illness, need a vaccine, eye symptoms, mental changes (like trouble sleeping, feeling too good, personality changes, or depression), digestive problems, menstrual changes, or blurred vision while taking Florinef.
- Do not stop taking Florinef without talking to your doctor first.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider the risk of adverse effects of cortisone treatment. Consider the effect on sodium and potassium homeostasis. (updated 10.11.2025)