Medication Information Leaflet
Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid and is used to replace the steroid hormone that your body lacks. Corticosteroids are medications which act in the same way as steroid hormones and are used to replace the body’s own production when the adrenal glands (that produces steroid hormones) are not working normally.
Fludrocortisone is used to treat Addison’s disease, which is a long-term condition where your body does not make enough steroid hormones.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Before starting on this medication, inform your doctor if you:
If you come into contact with anyone who has an infectious disease such as chickenpox, shingles or measles, please see your doctor as soon as possible. Fludrocortisone decreases your body’s natural immune response and you may be at higher risk of getting these diseases.
Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccinations.
Some side effects may include:
Please inform your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.
Please see your doctor if you notice changes in your mood, such as having low mood or depression, moodswing (frequently changing emotions) or feeling anxious while you are taking this medication.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
Other rare but serious side effects that may occur include:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Please inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications, before you start taking fludrocortisone:
Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking or intend to take any other medications, supplements, traditional medications or herbal remedies.
Keep this medication in the original container or packaging, tightly closed or sealed in the refrigerator, between 2 to 8°C, away from direct sunlight.
The tablets can be left at room temperature (25°C) for up to 30 days. If you have left this medication at room temperature for more than 30 days, you should throw the medication away.
Keep the medication out of reach of children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Nov 2022
This article was last reviewed on Thursday, June 22, 2023