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Aldactone Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Aldactone Tablet (Spironolactone) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

25mg

Manufacturer

The Searle Company Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Aldactone Tablet used for?

  • Edema
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Congestive heart failure (dil kamzor hona)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Aldactone Tablet if you are allergic to Spironolactone or any ingredient
  • Avoid if you have high potassium levels

Aldactone Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameAldactone
Generic NameSpironolactone
Strength25mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassPotassium-Sparing Diuretic
ManufacturerThe Searle Company Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Aldactone Tablet? (Aldactone Tablet kya hai)

Aldactone Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various conditions. It belongs to the Potassium-Sparing Diuretic class and contains Spironolactone as its active ingredient. This medication works by reducing fluid retention and lowering blood pressure. It's important to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage and duration of treatment.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Edema
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Congestive heart failure (dil kamzor hona)
  • Primary hyperaldosteronism
  • Low potassium levels
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Hirsutism (excessive hair growth in women) (hirsutism)
  • Hormonal acne in women (hormonal acne)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with edema or fluid retention issues
  • Individuals suffering from high blood pressure
  • People diagnosed with congestive heart failure

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Spironolactone or any of its ingredients
  • If you have high potassium levels in your blood
  • If you suffer from severe kidney failure

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Aldactone Tablet if you are allergic to Spironolactone or any ingredient
  • Avoid if you have high potassium levels

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Dizziness, Headache, Nausea and vomiting
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that increase potassium levels
  • Diuretics and other blood pressure medications

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousSpironolactone
Alternative brandVariousSpironolactone

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Aldactone Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Aldactone Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Kitni mg ki Aldactone Tablet hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-09 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

Brand alternatives, same-class options, and other medicines used for the same conditions as Aldactone Tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aldactone Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Aldactone Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Kitni mg ki Aldactone Tablet hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.