Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Fludrocortisone

Generic name
Fludrocortisone
Brand name
ATC Code
H02AA02

Pharmacokinetics in children

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Dosages

Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease); congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome) with salt loss
  • Oral
    • Term neonate
      [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
      • 50 - 200 microg./day in 1 - 2 doses.
      • Children under 1 year: fludrocortisone combined with extra salt (0.2 g/kg/day, spread over the day)

    • 1 month up to 18 years
      [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
      • 50 - 200 microg./day in 1 - 2 doses.
      • Children under 1 year: fludrocortisone combined with extra salt (0.2 g/kg/day, spread over the day)

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

Because of the growth-inhibiting effect of corticosteroids, monitor the growth and development of children and adolescents closely.

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Interactions

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References

  1. Noordam C et al, Werkboek Kinderendocrinologie, digitale publicatie op www.nvk.nl (alleen leden), 2010
  2. Merck Serono GmbH, SmPC Astonin H 0,1 mg Tabletten (6105265.00.00), 03/2021
  3. Speiser PW, et al. 2018 , Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to Steroid 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. , J Clin Endocrinol Metab. , 2018, Nov 1;103(11):, 4043-4088.
  4. Bornstein SR et al. , Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2016, 101(2), 364-389
  5. Ace Pharmaceuticals BV, SmPC Fludrace (RVG 50721) 17-03-2020, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl
  6. Mylan Healthcare B.V. , SmPC Florinef (RVG 07897) 19-01-2021, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl

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