Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Fludrocortisone is dosed at 0.01–0.02 mg/kg PO q12-24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, printed p.536 (corpus page 563), Fludrocortisone > Dosages > DOGS. Fludrocortisone is used in dogs for Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fludrocortisone in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Florinef
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | q12-24h | Lifelong; dose escalation common over months to years | Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, printed p.536 (corpus page 563), Fludrocortisone > Dosages > DOGS |
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Synthetic corticosteroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity promoting sodium retention and potassium excretion at the distal tubule. Also has glucocorticoid activity.
Monitor electrolytes (Na/K ratio). Dose escalation over time is common. May cause PU/PD, weight gain, hypertension. Used for hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fludrocortisone dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.01–0.02 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fludrocortisone in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Fludrocortisone in dogs include: Lifelong; dose escalation common over months to years. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fludrocortisone is indicated in dogs for: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease).
These are general warnings for Fludrocortisone across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor electrolytes (Na/K ratio). Dose escalation over time is common. May cause PU/PD, weight gain, hypertension. Used for hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's).
Why a species-specific page? Fludrocortisone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.