Aldactone 100 mg Tablet

Aldactone 100 mg Tablet contains 100 mg of spironolactone in each tablet. It is a potassium-sparing diuretic, also called a water pill, and is used to treat fluid retention (edema), high blood pressure, heart failure, and certain hormone-related conditions. This exact Aldactone 100 mg Tablet strength is a higher-strength tablet, so it is generally used when a clinician has decided that a higher dose is appropriate. It is taken by mouth as a tablet and should be used only under medical supervision.

How it works: Spironolactone helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water while holding on to potassium. In tablet form, Aldactone 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and then works throughout the body to reduce swelling and lower blood pressure.

Aldactone 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg in one tablet, which is stronger than Aldactone 25 mg Tablet and Aldactone 50 mg Tablet. Because it is a higher-strength form, it may suit people who need a larger prescribed dose or fewer tablets per day, but it is not the usual starting strength for many patients. A doctor may choose Aldactone 100 mg Tablet when lower strengths are no longer enough or when a higher maintenance dose is needed.

• Edema caused by heart, liver, or kidney problems
• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Primary hyperaldosteronism
• Acne or excess hair growth related to hormone imbalance, when prescribed

• Swallow Aldactone 100 mg Tablet with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not split, crush, or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• If you take it once daily, many people take it earlier in the day to help avoid nighttime urination.
• Do not change to this 100 mg strength from a lower strength without your prescriber’s direction.
• Keep your fluid intake guidance in mind, especially if your doctor has given you salt or fluid limits.

Each Aldactone 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of spironolactone per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or divided into multiple doses; the exact schedule is set by the doctor. Doses higher than this are only used when specifically prescribed, and the maximum daily amount depends on the condition and the patient’s lab results and response.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Spironolactone may include:

• Drowsiness or fatigue, which may be more noticeable with a 100 mg tablet
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Increased urination
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Breast tenderness or breast enlargement

• This is a higher-strength spironolactone tablet, so potassium and kidney function need monitoring.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or Addison’s disease.
• Use caution if you feel dizzy; this medicine can lower blood pressure and affect driving or operating machinery.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or lightheadedness.
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to dehydration, low blood pressure, and electrolyte changes.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors and ARBs, such as lisinopril or losartan
• NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other diuretics or blood pressure medicines
• Digoxin, which may require close monitoring

Store Aldactone 100 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.