Minocort Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 15 Dec 2025 | 03:14 PM (IST)

Minocort 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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General Information

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Fludrocortisone (NA)

Marketer

Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Storage

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Product introduction

Minocort 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.

Minocort Tablet may cause few common side effects such as stomach upset or reduction of your bone density. Taking Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet

Benefits of Minocort 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, Minocort 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. Minocort 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 Minocort 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 Minocort

Reduction in bone density

How to use Minocort 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. Minocort Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Minocort Tablet works

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

Quick tips

Minocort 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

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minocort Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Minocort Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Minocort Tablet may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Minocort Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Minocort Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet used for?

Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet?

People who are allergic to Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet unless a doctor says otherwise.

What are the serious side effects of Minocort Tablet?

Serious side effects of Minocort 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 Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet affect my electrolytes, and why does that matter?

Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet affect heart or blood pressure health?

Yes, Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet treatment?

Could Minocort Tablet cause changes in mood or thinking?

Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet?

While you are on Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet a steroid?

Yes, Minocort 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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Name: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Address: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Registered Office: , 'Commerce House - 1', Satya Marg, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380 054. Gujarat, India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Minocort Tablet

Benefits of Minocort Tablet

Side effects of Minocort Tablet

How to use Minocort Tablet

How Minocort 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 Minocort Tablet used for?

Who should not take Minocort Tablet?

What are the serious side effects of Minocort Tablet?

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

Does Minocort Tablet affect heart or blood pressure health?

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

Could Minocort Tablet cause changes in mood or thinking?

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

Is Minocort 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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