Aldactone
Designed to support fluid balance to manage oedema and alleviate systemic cardiovascular strain.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Spironolactone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Aldactone, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aldactone vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aldactone details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Congestive 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
designed to support fluid balance to manage oedema and alleviate systemic cardiovascular strain.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises aldosterone receptors in the distal renal tubules, promoting sodium and water excretion while conserving potassium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Clinically compatible.
What you will receive
Aldactone is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Spironolactone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.