Aldactone 25 Tablet

Composition of Aldactone 25 Tablet

Aldactone 25 Tablet contains Spironolactone 25 mg. It belongs to the Aldosterone antagonist (mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist) class of medicines.

Uses of Aldactone 25 Tablet

• Edema (fluid retention) due to heart failure
• liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Primary hyperaldosteronism
• Hypokalemia prevention/treatment

Key benefits

• Reduces fluid retention and swelling
• Helps control blood pressure
• Improves symptoms in heart failure
• Prevents low potassium caused by other diuretics
• Treats conditions with excess aldosterone

How Aldactone 25 Tablet works

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic and aldosterone antagonist. It blocks aldosterone receptors in the kidney, increasing sodium and water excretion while conserving potassium, thereby reducing fluid overload and blood pressure.

How to take Aldactone 25 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually taken orally once daily or in divided doses; take with food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset. Take at the same time each day; avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Aldactone 25 Tablet

Most side effects of Aldactone are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hyperkalemia
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal cramps
• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• gynecomastia
• breast tenderness
• menstrual irregularities
• decreased libido
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Aldactone 25 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of high potassium (hyperkalemia), especially in kidney disease, diabetes, dehydration, or when combined with ACE inhibitors/ARBs or potassium supplements. Avoid in severe kidney impairment, anuria, Addison’s disease, or known hyperkalemia. Monitor serum potassium, sodium and kidney function regularly. May cause dizziness; use caution while driving. Use caution in liver disease.

Do not take Aldactone if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

ACE inhibitors (e.g., enalapril), ARBs (e.g., losartan), aliskiren, potassium supplements/salt substitutes, other potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride, triamterene), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac), lithium, digoxin, trimethoprim/cotrimoxazole, heparin/LMWH

How to store Aldactone 25 Tablet

Store below 25°C, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Aldactone 25 Tablet

Weigh yourself at the same time each day if you have heart failure, and report a rapid gain. Do not add extra salt, and ask before using a potassium-based salt substitute.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

RPG LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Diuretic (Potassium-sparing diuretic)

Drug class:

Aldosterone antagonist (mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist)