Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Keep Aldactone Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Avoid using potassium-rich supplements. Combining potassium-rich foods with spironolactone can result in elevated potassium levels. Excess potassium can cause irregular heartbeat, perhaps leading to a heart attack and other complications.

Aldactone Tablet is recommended not to be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you have any concerns regarding a consult with your doctor.

As Aldactone Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic, you should avoid alcoholic beverages and potassium-containing supplements or sports drinks, as well as consuming too many high-potassium foods such as papaya, cantaloupe, prune juice, honeydew melons, bananas, raisins, mangoes, kiwis, oranges, orange juice, tomatoes, tomato juice, white and sweet potatoes, asparagus, pumpkin, and Brussels sprouts. Avoid salt replacements containing potassium chloride rather than sodium chloride and low-sodium milk products.

Aldactone Tablet contains spironolactone, which is a short-acting diuretic prescribed for the treatment of resistant oedema (fluid overload) associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), heart failure, and hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver damage).

Aldactone Tablet is usually taken once a day in the morning, but some people should take it twice. If you take it twice daily, take the second dose 4 hours before going to bed. Taking it later than this may mean you have to wake up at night to pee. Even so, following the doctor's directions is essential for obtaining the maximum benefits of Aldactone Tablet .

If you forget to take a dose of Aldactone Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, unless it's after 6 p.m. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time the next day. Do not take two doses to make up for a forgotten dose.

Yes, Aldactone Tablet can be used to treat hypertension. It works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. This effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of future heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain).

No, Aldactone Tablet is not intended for weight loss. However, it might help reduce weight related to fluid retention, especially in women with bloating and swelling due to PMS. Even so, do not use this medication on your own without consulting your doctor.

Here are some lifestyle changes you should consider while taking Aldactone Tablet such as:•Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.•Engage in moderate exercise like walking or swimming.•Get enough sleep.•Manage stress through relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation.•Limit your intake of potassium-rich foods like bananas, spinach, and potatoes.•Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium.•Avoid alcohol and caffeine, as they can increase dehydration.

Aldactone Tablet does not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill and emergency contraception.

No, usually, it does not impact the kidney. Aldactone Tablet may reduce proteinuria and retard renal progression in chronic kidney disease patients.

Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water. Do not chew it. Take Aldactone Tablet with a meal to help reduce side effects such as feeling sick. Follow doctor recommendations for dose and duration.

Common side effects of Aldactone Tablet may include low blood pressure (hypotension), dehydration, dizziness, electrolyte disturbances (potassium and sodium), increased creatinine levels in the blood, headache, nausea, and breast enlargement in males. Most of these side effects of Aldactone Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Yes, Aldactone Tablet may interact with certain medications such as blood pressure-lowering pills, anti-epilepsy medicines, immune-suppressing drugs, anti-depression medicines and so on. So, do not take any other medication with Aldactone Tablet unless recommended by the doctor.

Before taking the Aldactone Tablet , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. And inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

If prescribed, you can take Aldactone Tablet for a long time. Your doctor may perform specific blood tests during the treatment to ensure that the electrolytes in your blood, such as potassium, are correctly balanced.

Aldactone Tablet can make some people feel dizzy or tired, especially when they first start taking it or after taking a more significant dose. If this happens, do not drive a car or ride a bike until you feel better.

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Aldactone Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.