Brief Description:

 A potent synthetic corticosteroid used to replace missing adrenal hormones, helping the body retain vital salt and water to maintain stable blood pressure. 

Prescription: 

Prescription Only Medicine (POM)

Therapeutic Category: 

Systemic Corticosteroid / Mineralocorticoid. 

Active Ingredients/Composition: 

Each uncoated tablet contains Fludrocortisone Acetate IP 100 mcg (0.1 mg). 

Minerals: Contains no therapeutic mineral additives; however, its primary biological mechanism directly controls how your kidneys manage bodily Sodium and Potassium levels. 

Variant: 

100 mcg (0.1 mg) oral tablet. 

Consume Type: 

Oral use only. 

Directions/Usage:

• Dosage: Usually 0.1 mg (one tablet) daily, though doctor adjustments range from 0.05 mg up to 0.2 mg based on routine blood tests.
• Administration: Take with or immediately after food to protect the stomach lining from irritation. Swallow the tablet whole with water at the exact same time every single day. 

Common Side Effects: High blood pressure, swelling or fluid retention in the legs (edema), hypokalemia (dangerously low potassium levels), muscle weakness, headache, stomach bloating, mild weight gain, and increased risk of fungal infections like oral thrush. 

Package Type:

 A retail strip containing 10 tablets (often distributed in cartons holding multiples of 10 strips). 

Storage Advice: 

Store in a cool, dry place strictly below 25°C. Protect carefully from high humidity, heat, and direct light. Keep far out of reach of children. 

 Safety Advice:

• Never stop taking this drug abruptly. Sudden withdrawal can trigger an acute adrenal crisis, leading to life-threatening drops in blood pressure, severe vomiting, shock, or collapse.
• Stress Dose Adjustment: During periods of severe illness, physical trauma, high fever, or upcoming surgery, your body requires more cortisol. Your doctor will likely need to temporarily double or triple your daily steroid dose.
• Monitoring: Routine checkups to test your blood pressure, body weight, and serum potassium levels are mandatory during therapy.

Manufacturer/Marketer: 

Manufactured by Samarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (often spelled or referred to as Samarth/Samaryth Pharma). 

Country of Origin:

 India.