Aldactone
Spironolactone tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. Unlike most diuretics, it conserves potassium rather than depleting it.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Spironolactone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
This listing uses Aldactone as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aldactone vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aldactone details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure · Oedema
- Alternative names
- spironolactone
- Therapeutic class
- Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- acne vulgaris; hirsutism
- Contraindications
- hyperkalaemia; addison's disease; anuria
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; hyperkalaemia; electrolyte imbalance
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–3 days
- Duration
- 24–72 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- ACE Inhibitors; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe hyperkalaemia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Spironolactone tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. Unlike most diuretics, it conserves potassium rather than depleting it.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises aldosterone receptors in the distal renal tubules, promoting sodium and water excretion while conserving potassium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Aldactone is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Spironolactone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.