Floricot Tablet

Product Description

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). Floricot Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting a stomach upset. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tell you so. Use of this medicine may cause few common side effects such as behavioral changes, weight gain, bone disorder, and skin thinning. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. If this medicine is used for a long time, you may have to get regular tests to check your bone density. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys or liver. This medicine 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. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should let your doctor know before using the medicine.

USES OF FLORICOT TABLET

• Addison's disease
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

BENEFITS OF FLORICOT TABLET

In 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.

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 is to be taken with food.

HOW FLORICOT TABLET WORKS

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