Aldactone 50 Tablet

• Aldactone 50 tablet is used in the treatment of oedema (fluid retention) in cases of congestive heart failure, liver and kidney dysfunction.
• It helps in treating or preventing low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and high blood pressure.
• It is also used in managing primary aldosteronism (a condition that arises due to extra fluid in the body due to excessive aldosterone hormone).

• If you are allergic to spironolactone or any other ingredient of Aldactone 50 tablet.
• If you are unable to pass urine.
• If you have Addison’s disease (symptoms are stomach pain, weakness, weight loss or low blood pressure).
• If you are already taking any potassium supplements.
• If you are diagnosed with high potassium levels in the blood or are already taking a water pill (like Eplerenone) that retains potassium.
• If you are pregnant or you think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.

• Increased level of potassium
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Rashes
• Muscle pain
• Weakness
• Enlarged breast in men, pain in the breast
• Kidney dysfunction

Other General Warnings

• You are diagnosed with kidney disease, as it can cause an electrolyte imbalance and require regular monitoring during the treatment, especially in elders.
• You have any underlying medical condition like heart-related problems or difficulty in passing urine, etc.
• You are pregnant and are breastfeeding.
• Avoid taking any potassium supplements as both can increase the potassium level in your blood which is harmful.

• Aldactone 50 tablet should be taken by mouth with a sufficient amount of water.
• Do not break, cut or chew the medicine.
• Dosage and frequency should be as prescribed by your physician.
• You should take this medicine regularly at the same time and as directed by your doctor.
• Do not consume it more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Aldactone 50 tablet at room temperature.
• Avoid direct contact with sunlight, heat or moisture.
• Keep it away from children's reach.
• Do not use expired products in any case.
• Discard the product as soon as it gets expired.

• Aldactone 50mg tablet has spironolactone as its main component. It causes frequent urination and is used to treat swelling in the lower limbs caused by the accumulation of excess fluid. This tablet is also used to treat hypertension.
• This tablet should be taken in doses and for the duration prescribed by a doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• Notify your doctor if you experience persistent dizziness, nausea, or weakness. Aldactone tablets may cause an increase in the level of potassium, kidney dysfunction, or skin rash in some patients. If you notice any of these symptoms, please contact your doctor.
• Please notify your doctor if you have Addison’s disease, kidney or heart disease, or difficulty in passing the urine. If you take potassium supplements or medicines that may increase blood potassium like NSAID, cotrimoxazole, or heparin. If you are receiving any other treatments, OTC medications, or herbal supplements to avoid possible interactions.
• Excess salt and potassium should be avoided in your diet. While taking this medication, you should exercise regularly and avoid alcohol and smoking.
• Intake of high-potassium fruits and vegetables such as bananas, papaya, oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, etc must not be taken along with this medicine.

Overdose

• An overdose of Aldactone 50 tablet can cause drowsiness, mental confusion, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you experience any of these symptoms or in case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• Missing a dose of Aldactone 50 tablet may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and may lead to treatment failure. Hence, it is better to follow the prescribed schedule for optimal results.
• If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Aldactone 50 tablet may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how Aldactone 50 tablet works.
• Especially, if you are taking potassium supplements, medicines used for heart-related disorders like digoxin or other water pills, antibacterial like trimethoprim, etc.
• Aldactone 50 tablet, when taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines like Captopril and lisinopril, may lower the blood pressure excessively and you may feel giddy, thus should be used with caution.
• Concomitant use of Aldactone 50 tablet along with blood thinners like Heparin, antibiotics like Cotrimoxazole, painkillers (NSAID's) like Indomethacin, etc.(NSAID's), can cause an increase in the blood potassium levels.

Interactions with food items