Florinef
Florinef 100mcg tablets contain fludrocortisone, a corticosteroid that helps control sodium and fluid in the body and is used in Addison's disease and other adrenal insufficiency.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mcg | 30 tablets | $51.00 | $1.70 |
| 100mcg | 60 tablets | $90.60 | $1.51 |
| 100mcg | 90 tablets | $115.20 | $1.28 |
| 100mcg | 120 tablets | $132.00 | $1.10 |
| 100mcg | 180 tablets | $156.60 | $0.87 |
| 100mcg | 270 tablets | $229.50 | $0.85 |
| 100mcg | 360 tablets | $277.20 | $0.77 |
- Category
- Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Fludrocortisone
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Therapeutic Class
- Mineralocorticoid
- Pharmacological Class
- Corticosteroid
- Minor Side Effects
- Fluid retention, Swelling
- Moderate Side Effects
- High blood pressure, Low potassium
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Keep refrigerated in many cases, or consult the pharmacist.
- Drug Interactions
- Amphotericin B, Digoxin
What you will receive
Florinef is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Florinef.
- The same active ingredient (Fludrocortisone) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Florinef 100mcg pack sizes can I order?
Florinef pages list 100mcg tablets in packs from 30 up to 360. The pack contains generic fludrocortisone, not the original Florinef. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How discreet is a Florinef parcel to Hong Kong?
Every Florinef order ships to Hong Kong in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside about the contents. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking. Standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days and is untracked.
How is Florinef different from hydrocortisone?
Both are corticosteroids, but they replace different hormones. Hydrocortisone stands in for cortisol, which handles sugar levels, inflammation and the response to stress, while fludrocortisone acts on salt and water and has little effect on inflammation. Adrenal insufficiency is often treated with both, each doing its own job.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Florinef?
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining, and fludrocortisone makes that irritation more likely, especially if you also take aspirin or arthritis medicines — the combination raises the chance of an ulcer. Keeping drinking light while you are on the tablets is the practical answer.
Does Florinef affect potassium?
Yes. Fludrocortisone pushes potassium out of the body in urine, which is why potassium is watched while you take it and why a potassium-rich diet is sometimes recommended. Falling potassium can show up as muscle weakness, cramps or an irregular heartbeat.
How long do people stay on Florinef?
For most people adrenal insufficiency is a long-term condition, and the tablet replaces a hormone the body cannot make enough of, so treatment usually continues for years rather than weeks. The dose is adjusted from time to time as blood pressure, sodium and potassium are checked.
What does 100mcg mean on a Florinef tablet?
It is the amount of fludrocortisone in each tablet: 100 micrograms. That is the strength sold on this page, and one tablet a day is the usual way it is taken.
About Florinef
What fludrocortisone tablets are for
People searching Florinef are usually looking for fludrocortisone, and the 100mcg tablets sold on this page contain that ingredient. It is a corticosteroid — a laboratory version of a hormone the adrenal glands, sitting just above the kidneys, normally produce. Addison's disease and other forms of adrenal insufficiency are the main reasons people take it: the glands cannot make enough of their own hormones, so sodium is lost in urine faster than the body can replace it. Fludrocortisone is also used to lift blood pressure in people whose pressure falls when they stand up.
Why sodium stays in the body
Each kidney is packed with tiny tubes that decide how much sodium is kept and how much leaves in the urine. Fludrocortisone tells those tubes to hold on to sodium. Water stays with the sodium, which keeps the volume of blood up and the pressure steadier, while potassium is let go in exchange. The tablet does this only while it is in your system, so it is a daily medicine, not something kept for bad days.
Fitting a daily tablet into your day
One tablet a day is the usual arrangement. Take it at roughly the same point in your routine, and if it makes your stomach sore — a common complaint early on — swallow it with food or a glass of milk. Salt is the other half of the picture: adrenal insufficiency is managed alongside a diet that is either low in salt or, for people who lose sodium heavily, higher in salt than usual, and anyone also replacing cortisol needs plenty of calcium and vitamin D. Keep the tablets in their original packaging somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight.
Side effects worth knowing about
An upset stomach, stomach irritation and vomiting top the list and often fade. Others include headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, restlessness, low mood or anxiety, acne, extra facial or body hair, easy bruising, and periods that become irregular or stop. A handful of effects are not ones to wait out: a skin rash, swelling of the face, lower legs or ankles, vision problems, muscle weakness, colds or infections that drag on, and black or tarry stools, which point to bleeding in the gut and need urgent treatment. Stopping the tablets abruptly is risky too — it can trigger loss of appetite, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, aching joints and muscles, peeling skin and weight loss, so the dose is reduced in steps.
Sources
- Fludrocortisone Acetate: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Adrenal Insufficiency & Addison's Disease - NIDDK — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)