Primary adrenocortical insufficiency

Active Ingredient: Fludrocortisone

Indication for Fludrocortisone

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

0.05-0.3 mg daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

0.05 - 0.3 mg

Dosage regimen

From 0.05 To 0.3 mg once every day

Detailed description

Adults

A daily dosage range of 0.05-0.3mg fludrocortisone orally. Supplementary parenteral administration of sodium-retaining hormones is not necessary. When an enhanced glucocorticoid effect is desirable, cortisone or hydrocortisone by mouth should be given concomitantly with fludrocortisone.

Elderly

No specific dosage recommendations.

Children

May be used adjusted to the age and weight of the child according to the severity of the condition. Caution should be used in the event of exposure to chickenpox, measles or other communicable diseases.

Active ingredient

Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone, in very small doses, maintains life in adrenalectomised animals, enhances the deposition of liver glycogen and produces thymic involution, eosinopenia, retention of sodium and increased urinary excretion of potassium.

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