Floricot Tablet

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Last updated on 14 Apr 2026 | 04:20 PM (IST)

Floricot Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of Addison's disease (inadequate production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (a genetic condition that affects the adrenal glands).

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Contains

Fludrocortisone (100mcg)

Marketer

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Floricot Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an stomach upset. To get maximum benefit of the medicine, take it regularly and at the fixed time of each day. Do not discontinue taking the medication without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Floricot Tablet may cause few common side effects such as stomach upset or reduction of your bone density. Taking Floricot Tablet can also make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.

Uses of Floricot Tablet

Benefits of Floricot Tablet

Addison's disease
Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of some very essential hormones required for various body functions. If your body isn't producing enough of such hormones, Floricot Tablet helps to replace the shortage. This may help your body to perform necessary functions, such as retaining enough salt to function well. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to the group of genetic disorders that adversely affects a child's normal growth and development. Floricot Tablet helps to treat this condition by replacing the hormone cortisol, which is decreased considerably in this condition. This helps the body to perform vital functions and improves the quality of life.

Side effects of Floricot Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Floricot

Reduction in bone density

How to use Floricot Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Floricot Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Floricot Tablet works

Floricot Tablet is a steroid medicine. It works by decreasing the amount of sodium that is removed through urine.

Quick tips

Floricot Tablet is used for the treatment of addison’s disease (Inadequate production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands).
It is also effective in correcting electrolyte imbalances associated with Addison's disease.
Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of electrolytes (such as sodium) in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure, your salt intake in foods, and your weight. Inform your doctor if you notice any changes.
Let your doctor know you're on this medicine before you receive any vaccines.
It can re-activate any old infections you may have. Inform your doctor if you have or had hepatitis B, C, or tuberculosis.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Floricot Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Floricot Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Floricot Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Floricot Tablet is intended for use in hospitalized patients.

Kidney

CAUTION

Floricot Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Floricot Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Floricot with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Gliclazide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose levels along with your overall treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Fludrocortisone may reduce the efficacy of Gliclazide.

Moderate

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Glibenclamide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose levels along with your overall treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Fludrocortisone may reduce the efficacy of Glibenclamide.

Frequently asked questions

What is Floricot Tablet used for?

Floricot Tablet is used as a replacement for the body’s natural mineralocorticoid hormone when someone has adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease), or certain salt‑losing conditions, so the body can retain sodium and keep blood pressure stable.

Who should not take Floricot Tablet?

People who are allergic to Floricot Tablet, or any ingredients present in the medicine, or those with active peptic ulcer, active tuberculosis, acute psychosis, or uncontrolled active infections should not take Floricot Tablet unless a doctor says otherwise.

What are the serious side effects of Floricot Tablet?

Serious side effects of Floricot Tablet include high blood pressure, fluid retention leading to swelling, or heart failure, low potassium (which can cause muscle weakness or abnormal heart rhythms), and signs of severe infection because Floricot Tablet is a steroid, and it suppresses the immune response. If you notice severe swelling, shortness of breath, fainting, or palpitations, you should get urgent medical attention.

How can Floricot Tablet affect my electrolytes, and why does that matter?

Floricot Tablet causes the body to retain sodium and lose potassium. This can produce hypokalemia (low potassium level) and alkalosis (an increase in blood pH). Low potassium may cause muscle cramps, weakness, or dangerous heart rhythm changes, so regular blood tests to check electrolytes are important.

Does Floricot Tablet affect heart or blood pressure health?

Yes, Floricot Tablet commonly raises blood pressure and can cause fluid overload, enlargement, or failure of the heart in susceptible patients, so blood pressure and signs of heart failure must be monitored closely.

Are there infections or vaccine‑related warnings I should know about during Floricot Tablet treatment?

Could Floricot Tablet cause changes in mood or thinking?

Floricot Tablet can cause psychiatric effects ranging from mood swings, anxiety, and sleep problems, to rare, but serious reactions such as psychosis, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts. Patients and caregivers should watch for new or worsening psychological symptoms.

What special monitoring will my doctor do while I am taking Floricot Tablet?

While you are on Floricot Tablet treatment, your doctor will usually monitor blood pressure, body weight, signs of fluid retention, serum electrolytes (especially potassium and sodium), kidney function, and, when indicated, blood glucose, lipids, and bone health because of the risk of osteoporosis.

Is Floricot Tablet a steroid?

Yes, Floricot Tablet is a steroid.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

21- hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Mineralocorticoids

Related lab tests

ACTH Stimulation Test

Adreno Corticotrophic Hormone Plasma

Cortisol

Sodium

References

Chrousos GP. Adrenocorticosteroids & Adrenocortical Antagonists. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 693.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Fludrocortisone for low blood pressure on standing (postural hypotension; 2013. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Fludrocortisone acetate [EMC Label]. Dublin 24, Ireland; Aspen; 2017. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2023] (online) Available from:

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Patients taking Floricot Tablet

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Floricot Tablet for?

Addison's disease

57%

Others

24%

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

20%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

56%

Average

31%

Poor

13%

What were the side-effects while using Floricot Tablet?

No Side Effect

56%

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Weight gain

Redistribution/accumulation of body fat

Bone degradation

How do you take Floricot Tablet?

With food

75%

With or without food

25%

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Average

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Marketer details

Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.

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Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Floricot Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Floricot Tablet

Benefits of Floricot Tablet

Side effects of Floricot Tablet

How to use Floricot Tablet

How Floricot Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Gliclazide (Oral Route)

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Glibenclamide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Floricot Tablet used for?

Who should not take Floricot Tablet?

What are the serious side effects of Floricot Tablet?

How can Floricot Tablet affect my electrolytes, and why does that matter?

Does Floricot Tablet affect heart or blood pressure health?

Are there infections or vaccine‑related warnings I should know about during Floricot Tablet treatment?

Could Floricot Tablet cause changes in mood or thinking?

What special monitoring will my doctor do while I am taking Floricot Tablet?

Is Floricot Tablet a steroid?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

ACTH Stimulation Test

Adreno Corticotrophic Hormone Plasma

Cortisol

Sodium

References

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