Aldactone 100mg tablet is used in the treatment of heart failure and in hypertension (patients with high blood pressure). It is used to treat low potassium levels in the body, which is otherwise known as hypokalemia, and reduces swelling (edema in the body).

Aldactone 100mg tablet consists of spironolactone which is a potassium-sparing diuretic. This medication works by lowering blood pressure by removing the excess water and electrolyte from the body and maintaining balance without reducing the potassium level in the body.

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Aldactone 100mg tablet and can cause potential side effects.  

• Store away from light & moisture and maintain the temperature below 30ºc
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

This medication is taken as per the advice of the doctor. It can be taken in the morning in order to avoid frequent urination during the night times.  Take Aldactone 100mg tablet  at the same time every day. Avoid breaking or chewing the tablet. Instead, swallow it whole with a glass of water.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them. 

Serious

• Skin rash
• Irregular heartbeat
• Breast pain

Common 

• Stomach pain
• headache
• nausea and vomiting
• dizziness
• leg cramps
• hair loss
• increase in creatinine levels in the blood

It is suggested to tell your doctor if you have any history of allergic reactions to avoid life-threatening complications. Take Aldactone 100mg tablet in the morning time as it causes frequent urination. Tell your doctor before the treatment commencement if you are pregnant or have heart, liver, kidney, or uterine problems and inform them about the medication that you are taking for different diseases as it may affect or affect other medications. While using this medication, kidney function tests should be monitored regularly. Blood pressure and potassium levels should be checked regularly.

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2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/012151s062lbl.pdf (revised on January 2008) (accessed date 31/11/2022)
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