Aldactone 25 mg Tablet

Aldactone 25 mg Tablet contains 25 mg of spironolactone in each tablet. It is a potassium-sparing diuretic, often called a water pill, used to help the body remove excess fluid while holding on to potassium. Aldactone 25 mg Tablet is prescribed for conditions such as edema, heart failure, high blood pressure, and hyperaldosteronism. In some patients, it is also used for other doctor-directed conditions where spironolactone may help.

How it works: Spironolactone blocks the action of aldosterone, a hormone that tells the kidneys to keep salt and water. By helping the kidneys pass out extra sodium and water in a tablet form, Aldactone 25 mg Tablet can reduce swelling and lower blood pressure while sparing potassium.

Aldactone 25 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in the Aldactone range, which can make it a practical choice when a doctor wants to start gently, adjust the dose step by step, or use it as part of a lower total daily dose. Compared with Aldactone 50 mg Tablet and Aldactone 100 mg Tablet, this 25 mg tablet gives more flexible dose tailoring and may be preferred when closer potassium and fluid monitoring is needed.

• Edema (fluid retention)
• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Hyperaldosteronism
• Doctor-directed treatment of fluid buildup

• Swallow Aldactone 25 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your doses.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Because it can increase urination, many patients take it earlier in the day to avoid nighttime bathroom trips.
• Follow your prescribed dose exactly; this 25 mg tablet is often used to make smaller dose adjustments.

Each Aldactone 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of spironolactone. Your doctor may tell you to take it once daily or in divided doses, depending on the condition being treated and how you respond. The maximum daily dose varies by indication, so do not take more tablets than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Spironolactone may include:

• More frequent urination
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Sleepiness or tired feeling
• Breast tenderness or enlargement

• Your doctor may check potassium and kidney function before and during treatment with Aldactone 25 mg Tablet.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your prescriber says they are safe for you.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes.
• This medicine can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• Do not use it as a quick fix for sudden fluid buildup or emergency blood pressure problems.

• ACE inhibitors and ARBs, which can raise potassium levels when taken with spironolactone
• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may reduce effect and affect kidney function
• Other diuretics or blood pressure medicines, which may increase dizziness or low blood pressure
• Digoxin, which may require closer monitoring

Store Aldactone 25 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess moisture and heat.