Florinef 0 1 Mg Tablets For Dogs
Usual dose is 0 1 mg cat once a day.
Florinef 0 1 mg tablets for dogs. These hormones are responsible for the body s balance of sodium and potassium. Each tablet contains 0 1 mg fludrocortisone acetate. There should be a gradual reduction in dosage before stopping. Fludrocortisone is a prescription medication that is commonly used by veterinarians in dogs and cats for the treatment of addison s disease.
Patient information leaflet read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. Addison s disease is a condition where the adrenal gland is unable to produce mineralcorticoid hormones. Fludrocortisone is intended for use in cats and dogs. Fludrocortisone should not be stopped suddenly.
Do not administer to other species. Fludrocortisone acetate 0 1 mg 100 tablets is a mineralocorticoid treatment for addison s disease and other adrenal insufficient conditions as well as for hyperkalemia. Fludrocortisone pet medications help regulate certain electrolyte levels and remedy the various symptoms associated with these conditions. Florinef 0 1mg tablets fludrocortisone acetate 0 1mg tablets fludrocortisone acetate your medicine is known by any of the above names but will be referred to as fludrocortisone acetate throughout this leaflet.
The problem that has developed is that her florinef dose has gradually increased over time. She is stable and thriving at this dose but the cost is becoming prohibitive for the owner. The clinical name for florinef is fludrocortisone acetate. Trust australia s first and most experienced pharmacy dedicated to improving animal health.
Active ingredient per tablet. Keep fludrocortisone out of reach of children and animals. Fludrocortisone acetate 0 1 mg. Use only in the animal for which it was prescribed.
Florief is the usual treatment for addison s disease occurring in dogs from four to five years although dogs of any age may be afflicted with this condition. Florinef 0 1mg tablets fludrocortisone acetate florinef is used for the treatment of adrenal insufficiency hypoadrenocorticism addison s disease. Florinef is the brand name of medication used to treat a condition known as hypoadrenocorticism or more commonly called addison s disease. Plenty of fresh water should be available at all times.
Final dose adjustments are made on the base of blood tests that measure electrolytes sodium. For cats the typical dose is 0 1 mg 1 tablet daily depending on body weight. Fludrocortisone is available as 0 1mg scored tablets. Instead there should be a gradual reduction in.
Usual dose is 0 009 mg lb once a day. Florinef tablets 0 1mg fludrocortisone acetate 100 micrograms is available to purchase at the animal pharmacy for 26 90 per 100 tablets. Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat. The typical daily dose administered to dogs for maintenance treatment of addison s disease is one to four tablets depending on body weight and response to treatment.